Star Of Russia/Oeru(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Star of russia/oeru(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 45.308 S,168 17.82 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -17.755133
  • Longitude: 168.297000
Wreck Depth 23.6 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STAR OF RUSSIA/OERU(POSSIBLY)
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 28.7
Shadow Height 8.8
Orientation 42
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1962
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source naval vessel
Markers LIT ISOLATED DANGER MARK TO N
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025
Limits

Surveying Details

H2980/62 14.12.62 WK LOCATED DURING SURVEY IN 174534S, 1681723E. LIES NE/SW. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14FMS. NOT SWEPT. LOCAL RESIDENTS SAY THAT MASTS WERE SHOWING ABOVE WATER SOME YEARS AGO, BUT WERE CUT AWAY BY DIVERS. (HMS COOK, 1962). LC 1642. H6219/68 30.4.79 WK MARKED BY ORANGE CAN BUOY LAID CLOSE SE. (DIR. PORTS & MARINE, VILA, 3.4.79). NE 1493. H1286/81 12.11.81 WK CONSIDERED POSSIBLY THAT OF IRON SHIP 'STAR OF RUSSIA' [BUILT 1874] OR 'STAR OF PERU' [BUILT 1863]. (DR W G M BELL, 9.11.81). [WGD] POSN: 1745.308S, 16817.819E. SEP 2012/000089517 21.5.12 BUOY NOW LIES 40MTRS SW. (NEW ZEALAND HYDRO OFFICE, HN DTD 27/4/12). - NM 2435/12. SEP 2014/000192012 2.7.15 EXAM'D 11.9.14 IN 1745.325S, 16817.803E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. LENGTH 89MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HEIGHT 8.5MTRS. LIES UPRIGHT 042DEGS. (SPC, HI 1465). INS AS DW 24MTRS. RSDRA2025000416572 29.09.25 WK FOUND 2025, LOCATED IN 17-45.321S, 168 17.82 E (WGD). LEAST DEPTH 23.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 33MTRS. LENGTH 100.2MTRS, WIDTH 28.6MTRS, HEIGHT 8.8MTRS. NFS. (FCDO, DTD 17.06.25). AMEND WK 23.6MTRS.

General Comments

OUTLINE OF WRECK DEFINED FROM CSAR IMAGE

Limits: features shown as areas and not points

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 17 45.308 S,168 17.82 E
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FAQ

Where is the STAR OF RUSSIA/OERU(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The STAR OF RUSSIA/OERU(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 17 45.308 S,168 17.82 E.

How deep is the STAR OF RUSSIA/OERU(POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The STAR OF RUSSIA/OERU(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 23.6 meters and is located at coordinates 17 45.308 S,168 17.82 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STAR OF RUSSIA/OERU(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the STAR OF RUSSIA/OERU(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the STAR OF RUSSIA/OERU(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the STAR OF RUSSIA/OERU(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1962.

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