Cebu Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Cebu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 13.93 N,124 3.08 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.232167
  • Longitude: 124.051333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Mean Lower Low Water
Name CEBU
Type motor vessel
Flag PH
Length 114.9 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 6.4
Tonnage 3326
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 27, 1973
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 1.10.73 VESSEL REPORTED AGROUND E OF PANGANAN ISLAND IN 101500N, 1240300E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.214). NCA YET. 3.10.73 VESSEL REPORTED AGROUND ON SE EDGE OF HARD CORAL SHELF JOINING OLANGO AND PANGANAN ISLANDS. (LLOYDS VOL.214). NCA YET. 22.9.01 DATA RE-ASSESSED, PLOTS ON LAND. POSN AMENDED TO 1014.000N, 12403.000E [LUZ]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 8, 2019

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1944 BY DEUTSCHE SCHIFF. & MACH. WESER, BREMEN. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY COMPANIA MARITIMA. ON PASSAGE FROM MANILA TO DAVAO. RAN AGROUND E OF PANGANAN ISLAND, SE OF MACTAN ISLAND WHEN HER ENGINE-ROOM & HOLDS FLOODED. ABANDONED AS A TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CEBU wreck located?

The CEBU wreck is located at coordinates 10 13.93 N,124 3.08 E.

When did the CEBU sink?

The CEBU sank on Sep 27, 1973.

When was the wreck of the CEBU discovered?

The wreck of the CEBU was discovered in 1973.

What country did the CEBU belong to?

The CEBU belonged to PH.

What cargo was the CEBU carrying?

The CEBU was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the CEBU?

The CEBU had a tonnage of 3326 tons.

What type of wreck is the CEBU?

The CEBU is classified as a motor vessel.

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