Union Star (Parts Of)(Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Union star (parts of)(probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 3.03 N,5 35.525 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.050500
  • Longitude: -5.592083
Wreck Depth 6.6 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UNION STAR (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag IE
Length 70.1 m
Width 11 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 935
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 19, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4287/77 11.1.82 H4287/77 11.1.82 WENT AGROUND ABOUT 0.5M W OF TATER-DU LTHO. (LL 21.12.81). AFTER POUNDING BY HEAVY SEAS, WK HAS DISINTEGRATED LEAVING ONLY BOTTOM PLATES VISIBLE. (LL, 31.12.81). POSN 500300N, 053530W FOR FILING ONLY. H4287/77 29.1.82 H4287/77 29.1.82 WK NOW ALMOST FLATTENED & BROKEN UP BY THE SEA.SOLD FOR BREAKING. (LL, 20.1.82). NCA. 11.6.82 11.6.82 LIES UPSIDE DOWN ON ROCKS. STERN BROKEN OFF AND PRESUMABLY IN WATER NEARBY. HULL GUTTED, BUT SUBSTANTIALLY INTACT EXCEPT FOR HOLES MADE IN RESCUE ATTEMPT. (M SKELSEY). NCA. 30.5.84 30.5.84 DIVED ON 28.5.84. EXCEPT FOR SMALL SECTION OF WRECKAGE STILL ON ROCKS, NO PORTION OF HULL NOW VISIBLE. MAIN PART LIES IN ABOUT 10MTRS OF WATER, SOME 50MTRS FROM CLIFFS AND WELL BROKEN UP. (M SKELSEY). NCA. HH091/246/01 8.5.09 HH091/246/01 & SEP 2009/000041156 8.5.09 EXAM'D 5.08 IN 5003.030N, 0535.525W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.64 IN GEN DEPTH 10.19MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 4.0MTRS, WIDTH 3.7MTRS, HT 3.4MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. APPEARS WELL BROKEN UP AND IS DIFFICULT TO IDENTIFY AMONGST LARGE BOULDERS. MOST DISTINCT AND SHOALEST PART APPEARS CUBIC IN SHAPE AND LIES 40MTRS SE OF THE LISTED POSN. (NETSURVEY, HI 1246). INS AS WK 6.6MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 8, 2009

Circumstances of loss

21.12.81 WENT AGROUND NR TATER-DU LTHO AND CAPSIZED AFTER EXPERIENCING ENGINE FAILURE. ALL ONBOARD LOST. WAS ON MAIDEN VOYAGE FROM YMUIDEN TO ARKLOW. PENLEE LIFEBOAT AND ALL CREW ALSO LOST IN RESCUE EFFORT IN GALE TO STORM FORCE WIND. (LL, 21.12.81).

General Comments

DEBRIS AMONGST LARGE BOULERS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 3.03 N,5 35.525 W
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FAQ

Where is the UNION STAR (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) wreck located?

The UNION STAR (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 3.03 N,5 35.525 W.

How deep is the UNION STAR (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The UNION STAR (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 6.6 meters and is located at coordinates 50 3.03 N,5 35.525 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UNION STAR (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the UNION STAR (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the UNION STAR (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) sink?

The UNION STAR (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) sank on Dec 19, 1981.

When was the wreck of the UNION STAR (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the UNION STAR (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) was discovered in 1981.

What country did the UNION STAR (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) belong to?

The UNION STAR (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) belonged to IE.

What cargo was the UNION STAR (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) carrying?

The UNION STAR (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the UNION STAR (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY)?

The UNION STAR (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 935 tons.

What type of wreck is the UNION STAR (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY)?

The UNION STAR (PARTS OF)(PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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