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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]

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. ^ a b "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.

24°12′30″S 113°25′30″E / 24.2083°S 113.425°E / -24.2083; 113.425

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