Star Of New Zealand Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Star of new zealand Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 22.727 N,4 59.257 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.378783
  • Longitude: -4.987617
Wreck Depth -4.3 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STAR OF NEW ZEALAND
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 119.8 m
Width 14.3 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 4417
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 28, 1915
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2009

Surveying Details

H2474/19 11.7.19 WK IN 482230N, 045905W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS AS WK PA [OLD SYMBOL]. NE 2694 & 2643. H3479/23 16.5.23 ST (1923) IN 482246N, 045915W. (PARIS NM 23 18 836). BR STD. 15.4.77 SHOWN AS ST ON FRENCH 5287 [1976 EDN]. 19.8.77 ST DRIES 4.5MTRS IN 482246.8N, 045909.6W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. SIZE, OVER 50MTRS OR 1000TONS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1976). 16.10.84 SS 'NEW ZEALAND' STRANDED IN 482247N, 045910W [EUR]. DRIES 4.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984, NO.14584059). SHOWN ON FRENCH 5287. NC 2694. H1271/85 11.8.86 SHOWN AS ST PD DRIES 4.6MTRS ON FRENCH 5287 [1986 EDN]. BR STD. 22.10.09 SHOWN AS ST PD DRIES 4.3MTRS IN 4822.727N, 0459.257W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7123 [3RD EDN 2008, 1:20,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1895 BY WORKMAN, CLARK & CO, WAS WRECKED OFF MOLENE WHILE ON PASSAGE MONTEVIDEO FOR LE HAVRE. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY J P CORRY & CO. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the STAR OF NEW ZEALAND wreck located?

The STAR OF NEW ZEALAND wreck is located at coordinates 48 22.727 N,4 59.257 W.

How deep is the STAR OF NEW ZEALAND and where exactly is it located?

The STAR OF NEW ZEALAND lies at a depth of about -4.3 meters and is located at coordinates 48 22.727 N,4 59.257 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STAR OF NEW ZEALAND?

The seabed around the STAR OF NEW ZEALAND lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the STAR OF NEW ZEALAND sink?

The STAR OF NEW ZEALAND sank on Nov 28, 1915.

When was the wreck of the STAR OF NEW ZEALAND discovered?

The wreck of the STAR OF NEW ZEALAND was discovered in 1919.

What country did the STAR OF NEW ZEALAND belong to?

The STAR OF NEW ZEALAND belonged to GB.

What cargo was the STAR OF NEW ZEALAND carrying?

The STAR OF NEW ZEALAND was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the STAR OF NEW ZEALAND?

The STAR OF NEW ZEALAND had a tonnage of 4417 tons.

What type of wreck is the STAR OF NEW ZEALAND?

The STAR OF NEW ZEALAND is classified as a steam ship.

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