Star Of Rawiah Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Star of rawiah Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 47 N,33 42.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.783333
  • Longitude: 33.708333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STAR OF RAWIAH
Type motor vessel
Flag SA
Length 64.5 m
Width 10 m
Draught 5
Tonnage 778
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 6, 1972
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 25.10.72 ST NEAR ASHRAFI LTHO. (LLOYDS VOL.210) NCA, POSN 274700N, 334230E FOR FILING ONLY. H2409/80 16.3.81 CONSPIC WK, WITH HULL SHOWING, REPD IN 274818N, 334300E. (J2003/6/7/8/81). PLOTS IN 25 MTRS, COULD BE THIS WK. NCA YET. HH100/351/18 4.9.02 BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN ST CHARTED IN 2748.058N, 3340.230E [SEE 43188]. SEARCHED FOR IN JULY 2002, BUT NOT FOUND, EITHER ABOVE OR BELOW SURFACE. (MAJOR NED MIDDLETON, LTR DTD 24.8.02). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1943 BY COLLINGWOOD SHIPYARDS LTD., COLLINGWOOD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ORRI NAV. LINES. ON PASSAGE SUEZ TO SAFAGA. GROUNDED ON CORAL REEF NEAR ASHRAFI LT HO., GULF OF SUEZ. ABANDONED AS A TOTAL LOSS. (MSD)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 27 47 N,33 42.5 E
Star Of Rawiah on Wreck Map Star Of Rawiah Wreck on Google Map

More Motor Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the STAR OF RAWIAH wreck located?

The STAR OF RAWIAH wreck is located at coordinates 27 47 N,33 42.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STAR OF RAWIAH?

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

When did the STAR OF RAWIAH sink?

The STAR OF RAWIAH sank on Apr 6, 1972.

When was the wreck of the STAR OF RAWIAH discovered?

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

What country did the STAR OF RAWIAH belong to?

The STAR OF RAWIAH belonged to SA.

What cargo was the STAR OF RAWIAH carrying?

The STAR OF RAWIAH was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the STAR OF RAWIAH?

The STAR OF RAWIAH had a tonnage of 778 tons.

What type of wreck is the STAR OF RAWIAH?

The STAR OF RAWIAH is classified as a motor vessel.

Back to Wrecks