MV Korean Star
Bulk carrier wrecked near Cape Cuvier, Western Australia
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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]
NameKorean Star
OwnerGreen Spanker Shipping, S A
Port of registryPanama
Launched27 April 1984
 Anchor of the MV Korean Star, on display in Carnavon, Western Australia | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name | Korean Star |
| Owner | Green Spanker Shipping, S A |
| Port of registry | Panama |
| Launched | 27 April 1984 |
| Identification | IMO number: 8313403 |
| Fate | Wrecked on 20 May 1988. |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Bulk carrier |
| Tonnage | 10,508 net; 18,639 gross; 30,900 dwt |
| Length | 174 m (571 ft) |
| Beam | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Draft | 10.6 m (35 ft) |
| Propulsion | Single screw |
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.