Stella I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Stella i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
22 20.91 N,114 6.75 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.348500
  • Longitude: 114.112500
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STELLA I
Type motor vessel
Flag MT
Length 61.6 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1085
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 27, 1992
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH550/404/01 26.11.92 LOCATED ABOUT 100FT OFF THE FIRE BOAT STATION BETWEEN TSING YI SEAWALL AND SOUTH TSING YI BRIDGE WESTERN FOUNDATION POST, WELL OUTSIDE NORMAL SHIPPING ROUTE. (MARINE DEPT. HONG KONG, TELEX 12.11.92). PLOTS IN ABOUT 222100N, 1140636E. NCA YET. HH550/404/03 29.11.93 WK HAS BEEN CLEARED. (DIR OF MARINE, HONG KONG 21.10.93). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 19, 2006

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK WHEN ENCOUNTERING SUDDEN LARGE WAVES. HAD ARRIVED FROM SHANTOU. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 22 20.91 N,114 6.75 E
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FAQ

Where is the STELLA I wreck located?

The STELLA I wreck is located at coordinates 22 20.91 N,114 6.75 E.

How deep is the seabed around the STELLA I?

The seabed around the STELLA I lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the STELLA I sink?

The STELLA I sank on Oct 27, 1992.

When was the wreck of the STELLA I discovered?

The wreck of the STELLA I was discovered in 1992.

What country did the STELLA I belong to?

The STELLA I belonged to MT.

What cargo was the STELLA I carrying?

The STELLA I was carrying containers.

What was the tonnage of the STELLA I?

The STELLA I had a tonnage of 1085 tons.

What type of wreck is the STELLA I?

The STELLA I is classified as a motor vessel.