Don Carlos Gothong Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Don carlos gothong Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 18 N,123 55 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.300000
  • Longitude: 123.916667
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Mean Lower Low Water
Name DON CARLOS GOTHONG
Type motor vessel
Flag PH
Length 94.8 m
Width 14 m
Draught 9.1
Tonnage 2918
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 12, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 4, 2023

Surveying Details

17.10.78 VESSEL REPORTEDLY CAPSIZED AND SANK IN CEBU HARBOUR. (LL, 16.10.78). NCA YET, POSN 101700N, 1235600E FOR FILING ONLY. 3.6.79 VESSEL WILL MOST LIKELY BE SOLD 'AS IS, WHERE IS'. (LL, 2.6.79). NCA. 27.11.04 DATA RE-ASSESSED. PREVIOUS POSN FOR FILING ONLY PLOTS IN MACTAN ISLAND FISHPONDS. POSN AMENDED TO 1018.00N, 12355.00E [UND]. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1949 BY BURMEISTER & WAIN, COPENHAGEN, CAPSIZED AND SANK IN CEBU HARBOUR. CONSIDERED CTL. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CARLOS A GOTHONG LINES. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the DON CARLOS GOTHONG wreck located?

The DON CARLOS GOTHONG wreck is located at coordinates 10 18 N,123 55 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DON CARLOS GOTHONG?

The seabed around the DON CARLOS GOTHONG lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the DON CARLOS GOTHONG sink?

The DON CARLOS GOTHONG sank on Oct 12, 1978.

When was the wreck of the DON CARLOS GOTHONG discovered?

The wreck of the DON CARLOS GOTHONG was discovered in 1978.

What country did the DON CARLOS GOTHONG belong to?

The DON CARLOS GOTHONG belonged to PH.

What was the tonnage of the DON CARLOS GOTHONG?

The DON CARLOS GOTHONG had a tonnage of 2918 tons.

What type of wreck is the DON CARLOS GOTHONG?

The DON CARLOS GOTHONG is classified as a motor vessel.

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