Don Carlos Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Don carlos Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 11.5 N,123 52.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.191667
  • Longitude: 123.875000
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name DON CARLOS
Type carrier
Flag PH
Length 67.1 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 707
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 29, 1977
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 1994

Surveying Details

27.10.77 27.10.77 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK OFF GANGO, LYING IN ABOUT 13FMS ON A FLAT MUDDY SEABED. (LL, 27.10.77) NCA YET, POSN 081130N, 1235230E APPROX FOR FILING. 8.12.94 8.12.94 SEE INFORMATION ABOVE. DECISION BY CHART BRANCH TO CHART AS DW PA. NE 3426. 12.1.06 12.1.06 WGD POSN: 0811.500N, 12352.500E. NC 4471.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1944 IN USA, SANK OFF GANGO, NEAR OZAMIS CITY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SULPICIO LINES INC. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the DON CARLOS wreck located?

The DON CARLOS wreck is located at coordinates 8 11.5 N,123 52.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DON CARLOS?

The seabed around the DON CARLOS lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the DON CARLOS sink?

The DON CARLOS sank on Jul 29, 1977.

When was the wreck of the DON CARLOS discovered?

The wreck of the DON CARLOS was discovered in 1977.

What country did the DON CARLOS belong to?

The DON CARLOS belonged to PH.

What was the tonnage of the DON CARLOS?

The DON CARLOS had a tonnage of 707 tons.

What type of wreck is the DON CARLOS?

The DON CARLOS is classified as a carrier.

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