MV_Korean_Star_(1984)

MV <i>Korean Star</i> (1984)

MV Korean Star (1984)

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The MV Korean Star was a bulk carrier, built in 1984, that was wrecked on 20 May 1988 near Cape Cuvier, Western Australia.[1]

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Fate

The Korean Star sailed from Hong Kong on 11 May 1988 in ballast with 19 crew aboard, en route to load salt from Lake MacLeod.[1] While anchored off Cape Cuvier, she dragged her anchors as a result of cyclonic weather conditions associated with Cyclone Herbie and was wrecked on 20 May 1988.

The vessel was declared a constructive total loss after it broke in two shortly after grounding. The remains are found only 56 metres (184 ft) off shore at the base of a cliff within the boundaries of Quobba Station.

See also

List of shipwrecks in 1988

References

  1. [1]
    "Mopping up after Cyclone Herbie". The Canberra Times. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 23 May 1988. p. 7. Retrieved 1 July 2021 – via National Library of Australia.

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