Three Stars Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Three stars Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 35.367 N,32 56 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.589450
  • Longitude: 32.933333
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect awash
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name THREE STARS
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 78.9 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 1760
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 17, 1967
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Surveying Details H3861/67 27.11.67 AGROUND AND CONSPICUOUS IN 343509N, 325554E. (RAF, CYPRUS - HN). INS AS ST CONSPIC. - NM 2205/67. HH395/421/01 13.3.91 WK NOW BROKEN UP AND JUST VISIBLE. (HMS CHARYBDIS, HN 14.2.91). DELETED CONSPIC. BR STD. HH180/351/01 26.3.91 POSN CORRECT. WK NOW CONSISTS ONLY OF PIECES OF METAL STANDING NO MORE THAN 4FT ABOVE SEA LEVEL. (RFA OLMEDA, HN 16.2.91). DELETE CONSPIC. - NM 1008/91. HH395/421/01 5.4.91 WK OBSERVED AS NO LONGER CONSPICUOUS. PHOTO CONFIRMS ONLY SMALL PIECES METAL SHOW ABOVE WATER. (HMS ARK ROYAL, HN 20.2.91). 28.1.92 AMEND TO ST (COVERS) IN 343522N, 325600E [WGD]. NC F6149. 30.6.92 AMEND TO ST (AWASH). NC 850 30.3.98 AMEND TO WK (AWASH). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Feb 17, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943 BY W BUTLER (SHIPBUILDERS) INC, SUPERIOR. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY K A THANASSIADES & G N BOURNIAS. PASSAGE TRIPOLI, LEBANON, FOR TRIPOLI, LIBYA. HAD FIRE IN THE BOILER ROOM, WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND RAF FIRE FIGHTERS BEACHED VESSEL IN EPISKOPI BAY WHERE FIRE WAS EXTINGUISHED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the THREE STARS wreck located?

The THREE STARS wreck is located at coordinates 34 35.367 N,32 56 E.

How deep is the seabed around the THREE STARS?

The seabed around the THREE STARS lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the THREE STARS sink?

The THREE STARS sank on Feb 17, 1967.

When was the wreck of the THREE STARS discovered?

The wreck of the THREE STARS was discovered in 1967.

What country did the THREE STARS belong to?

The THREE STARS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the THREE STARS carrying?

The THREE STARS was carrying cement,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the THREE STARS?

The THREE STARS had a tonnage of 1760 tons.

What type of wreck is the THREE STARS?

The THREE STARS is classified as a steam ship.

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