Star Of Mecca Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Star of mecca Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 2.8 N,39 2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.046667
  • Longitude: 39.033333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STAR OF MECCA
Type motor vessel
Flag SA
Length 57.3 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 715
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain,animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 28, 1971
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1973
Original Source merchant ship
Last Amended Date Feb 4, 1999

Surveying Details

H2777/69 12.2.73 H2777/69 12.2.73 WK REPD STRANDED, COULD BE SEEN AT 11M & BY RADAR 7-12M. REPORT FROM MS VOGTLAND 10.11.72. (ROSTOCK NM 125/4/72) - NCA YET. H2776/73 11.4.73 H2776/73 11.4.73 WK NOTED IN 170300N, 390142E ON 30.1.73 HARD ON SHORE. (ROSTOK NM 624/11/73) - CHART AS ST CONSPIC 349DEGS, 4.5M FROM KARET LT - NM 869/73. 4.10.84 4.10.84 WGC POSN: 170248N, 390200E. - NC 164. 4.2.99 4.2.99 WGD POSN:1702.80N, 3902.00E. - NE 164.

Circumstances of loss

12.5.71 WENT AGROUND ON PASSAGE JEDDAH -MASSAWA. (LL,18.2, 28.4, & 12.5.71) VESSEL, BUILT 1937, RAN AGROUND 90M N OF MASSAWA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ORRI. NAV LINES. ABANDONED AS A TOTAL LOSS. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the STAR OF MECCA wreck located?

The STAR OF MECCA wreck is located at coordinates 17 2.8 N,39 2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STAR OF MECCA?

The seabed around the STAR OF MECCA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the STAR OF MECCA sink?

The STAR OF MECCA sank on Jan 28, 1971.

When was the wreck of the STAR OF MECCA discovered?

The wreck of the STAR OF MECCA was discovered in 1972.

What country did the STAR OF MECCA belong to?

The STAR OF MECCA belonged to SA.

What cargo was the STAR OF MECCA carrying?

The STAR OF MECCA was carrying grain,animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the STAR OF MECCA?

The STAR OF MECCA had a tonnage of 715 tons.

What type of wreck is the STAR OF MECCA?

The STAR OF MECCA is classified as a motor vessel.

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