Butuan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Butuan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 22.93 N,124 1.38 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.382167
  • Longitude: 124.023000
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Mean Lower Low Water
Name BUTUAN
Type motor vessel
Flag PH
Tonnage 696
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 27, 1973
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2023

Surveying Details

28.6.73 VESSEL REPD SUNK IN CANIGAO CHANNEL. (LLOYDS VOL.212). NCA YET. 29.6.73 VESSEL REPD SUNK 800YDS OFF BAGACAY POINT, CEBU. LIES IN ABOUT 30FT OF WATER IN POSN: 102300N, 1240100E. (LLOYDS VOL.212). NCA YET, FOR FILING ONLY. 10.7.73 VESSEL EXAMINED BY DIVERS, DEFECT FOUND IN ELECTRICAL STEERING. (LLOYDS VOL.213). NCA YET. 22.9.01 DATA RE-ASSESSED, PLOTS ON LAND AT BAGACAY POINT, POSN FOR FILING ONLY AMENDED TO 1023.000N, 12401.300E [LUZ]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1944, SANK WHILE ON PASSAGE BUTUAN CITY TO VARIOUS PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. SANK OFF BAGACAY POINT, IN THE CANIGAO CHANNEL, AFTER STRIKING A REEF WHEN STEERING FAILED. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY HIJOS DE F ESCANO INC. 23 OF 385 PASSENGERS & CREW LOST. (MSD, LLOYDS VOLS.212, 213).

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FAQ

Where is the BUTUAN wreck located?

The BUTUAN wreck is located at coordinates 10 22.93 N,124 1.38 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BUTUAN?

The seabed around the BUTUAN lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the BUTUAN sink?

The BUTUAN sank on Jun 27, 1973.

When was the wreck of the BUTUAN discovered?

The wreck of the BUTUAN was discovered in 1973.

What country did the BUTUAN belong to?

The BUTUAN belonged to PH.

What was the tonnage of the BUTUAN?

The BUTUAN had a tonnage of 696 tons.

What type of wreck is the BUTUAN?

The BUTUAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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