Sea Star II
Freighter · Italy · Lost 2002 · The Bahamas
An Italian freighter sunk intact off Grand Bahama in 2002, later torn into scattered sections by two hurricanes, now dived as three distinct wreck pieces.
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The Vessel and Her Loss
This Italian-built freighter, previously known as Emmanuelle, was deliberately sunk off the south shore of Grand Bahama in April 2002 to create an artificial reef, settling upright and intact in about 93 feet of water. Two years later, hurricanes Frances and Jeanne tore through the region and broke the hull into separate stern, midsection and bow pieces now scattered across the sea floor, transforming the site into a multi-part wreck dive.
Vessel
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- Italy
- Steel
- 172 ft
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- Diesel
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Loss
- April 1, 2002
- Intentional sinking
- South shore, Grand Bahama
- Straits off Grand Bahama
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The Wreck Today
- 60-93
- Broken into separate stern, midsection and bow pieces scattered by hurricane damage
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Position
- 26.49° N 78.64° W
- Approximate position
- South shore, Grand Bahama
Derived from published dive-site coordinates (26 29.513N 78 38.329W).
Evidence
Overall confidence: Partially documented (55/100)
The vessel's build year and detailed service history prior to being sunk as a reef are not established in the sources reviewed.
Length, sinking date, hurricane damage, alternate names.
Coordinates and depth range.
