Star Of Oregon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Star of oregon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 48 N,59 45 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.800000
  • Longitude: -59.750000
Water Depth 1300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STAR OF OREGON
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 126.8 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,general and mixed goods,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 30, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 15.9.72 SUNK IN 114800N, 594500W APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS). 15.7.91 POSN AS ABOVE, PLOTS IN APPROX 1500MTRS. (WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1941 NY OREGON SB CORP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE UNITED STATES MARTIME COMMISSION. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 339 NHP. PASSAGE MOSSOWAH & DURBAN FOR TRINIDAD. SUNK BY TORPEDO & GUNFIRE FROM U 162. CARGO: 5000 TONS GENERAL, 4000 TONS MANGANESE ORE, 20 TONS MILITARY STORES. (DODS, WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the STAR OF OREGON wreck located?

The STAR OF OREGON wreck is located at coordinates 11 48 N,59 45 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STAR OF OREGON?

The seabed around the STAR OF OREGON lies at approximately 1300 meters deep.

When did the STAR OF OREGON sink?

The STAR OF OREGON sank on Aug 30, 1942.

When was the wreck of the STAR OF OREGON discovered?

The wreck of the STAR OF OREGON was discovered in 1942.

What country did the STAR OF OREGON belong to?

The STAR OF OREGON belonged to US.

What cargo was the STAR OF OREGON carrying?

The STAR OF OREGON was carrying metal: concentrate and products,general and mixed goods,ore.

What was the tonnage of the STAR OF OREGON?

The STAR OF OREGON had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the STAR OF OREGON?

The STAR OF OREGON is classified as a steam ship.

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