Wellington Star Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wellington star Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 39 N,17 1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.650000
  • Longitude: -17.016667
Water Depth 4000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WELLINGTON STAR
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 163.1 m
Width 21.3 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 13212
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: preserved,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 16, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 9.1.78 TORPEDOED AND SUNK IN 423900N, 170100W APPROX. (BR MSL WWII). NCA. 24.2.96 SANK IN 423900N, 170100W OR 421600N, 164600W. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1939 BY HARLAND & WOLFF. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNION COLD STORAGE CO. OIL ENGINES OF 2643NHP FOR 16 KNOTS. PASSAGE SYDNEY FOR FALMOUTH. TORPEDOED AND SHELLED BY U-101. (DODS, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the WELLINGTON STAR wreck located?

The WELLINGTON STAR wreck is located at coordinates 42 39 N,17 1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the WELLINGTON STAR?

The seabed around the WELLINGTON STAR lies at approximately 4000 meters deep.

When did the WELLINGTON STAR sink?

The WELLINGTON STAR sank on Jun 16, 1940.

When was the wreck of the WELLINGTON STAR discovered?

The wreck of the WELLINGTON STAR was discovered in 1940.

What country did the WELLINGTON STAR belong to?

The WELLINGTON STAR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the WELLINGTON STAR carrying?

The WELLINGTON STAR was carrying foodstuffs: preserved,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the WELLINGTON STAR?

The WELLINGTON STAR had a tonnage of 13212 tons.

What type of wreck is the WELLINGTON STAR?

The WELLINGTON STAR is classified as a liner.

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