Victoria Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Victoria star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		25 24.139 N,55 16.192 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 25.402317
  • Longitude: 55.269867
Wreck Depth 10 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VICTORIA STAR
Type carrier
Length 81 m
Width 10 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1485
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo construction materials
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 31, 2013
Original Detection Year 2013
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source merchant ship
Last Amended Date Aug 28, 2013

Surveying Details

31.7.13 SEP 2013/000170084 31.7.13 VICTORIA STAR OBSERVED TO SINK IN PA 2525.54N, 5516.58E [WGD]. (MV OCEANIC 5000, HN DTD 31.7.13). NO FURTHER DETAILS. INS AS DWPA. SEE [80509]. 9.8.13 SEP 2013/000175239 9.8.13 ONLY ONE VESSEL, VICTORIA STAR, HAS SUNK. LATEST POSN FROM CG IS 2554.523N, 65516.388E [WGD]. (DUBAI MARITIME CITY AUTHORITY, EMAIL DTD 7.8.13). NOT YET CHARTED. INS AS DW. - NM 3899/13. 28.8.13 SEP 2013/000188302 28.8.13 LOCATED AND DIVED 16.8.13 IN 2524.139N, 5516.192E [WGD]. MINIMUM DEPTH IS 11MTRS WITH BOTTOM DEPTH 21.8MTRS. UPRIGHT WITH CARGO DOORS OPEN, FWD AND AFTER MASTS HAVE FALLEN OVER. CARGO IS INSULATED CONCRETE BLOCKS, THE BALANCE ARE NOW SATURATED WITH WATER AND DO NOT FLOAT. LIFE RINGS WITH 'VICTORIA STAR - ZANZIBAR' RECOVERED, THUS NO DOUBT AS TO THE IDENTITY. (B LUGG, EMAIL DTD 17.8.13). AMEND WK 10MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 4276/13. 2.9.13 SEP 2013/000190167 2.9.13 REPORTED SUNK IN 2524.136N, 5516.203E [WGD]. (MENAS NAVWARNING 55/13). NCA. 9.9.13 SEP 2013/000197397 9.9.13 REPORTED SUNK IN 2524.139N, 5516.192E [WGD]. (MENAS NAVWARNING 58/13). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX-MONIR M '12, EX-NAWAL '07, EX-ANSEO '93, EX MCW LISABE '93, EX-NORBETHA '90, EX-ORCHID MOON '84, EX-GABBRO '83. BUILT IN 1972 BY GANZ DANUBIUS SHIPYARD & MACHINERY FACTORY, BUDAPEST. ?IRAN FOR DUBAI.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, MAST FALLEN, HOLD DOORS OPEN See Also: 80509

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 25 24.139 N,55 16.192 E
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FAQ

Where is the VICTORIA STAR wreck located?

The VICTORIA STAR wreck is located at coordinates 25 24.139 N,55 16.192 E.

How deep is the VICTORIA STAR and where exactly is it located?

The VICTORIA STAR lies at a depth of about 10 meters and is located at coordinates 25 24.139 N,55 16.192 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VICTORIA STAR?

The seabed around the VICTORIA STAR lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the VICTORIA STAR sink?

The VICTORIA STAR sank on Jul 31, 2013.

When was the wreck of the VICTORIA STAR discovered?

The wreck of the VICTORIA STAR was discovered in 2013.

What cargo was the VICTORIA STAR carrying?

The VICTORIA STAR was carrying construction materials.

What was the tonnage of the VICTORIA STAR?

The VICTORIA STAR had a tonnage of 1485 tons.

What type of wreck is the VICTORIA STAR?

The VICTORIA STAR is classified as a carrier.

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