Dona Conchita 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
Dona conchita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 3.16 N,120 29.847 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.052667
  • Longitude: 120.497450
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name DONA CONCHITA
Type motor vessel
Flag PH
Tonnage 683
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 1, 1972
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 18, 2001

Surveying Details

3.8.72 STRANDED OFF FORTUNE ISLAND, SOUTHERN BATANGAS PROVINCE. (LLOYDS VOL.209) NCA YET, POSN 140400N, 1203000E FOR FILING ONLY. H4077/72 31.10.72 ST LIES 114DEGS, 3.5C FROM FORTUNE ISLAND LTHO. (MS KWEILIN HN DTD 16.10.72) GIVES POSN 140318N, 1202945E. - NM 2117/72. H4077/72 18.6.73 REPEAT OF BA NM 2117/72. (MANILA NM 032/72) NFA. 19.7.73 SHOWN ON PC & GS 4214. NFA. 5.10.84 LUZ POSN: 140315N, 1202946E. NC 976. H3763/73 31.7.87 NO LONGER VISIBLE AT ANY STATE OF TIDE. (MV SEA TAIAN HN DTD 19.5.87) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD. 31.5.01 STILL SHOWN ON PHILIPPINE 4214 [2ND EDN 1991 CORRECT TO 1999]. NCA, SOURCE DATA DIAGRAM ON PHILIPPINE CHART DOES NOT SHOW THAT AREA HAS BEEN RE-SURVEYED.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1944, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CARLOS A, GO THONG & CO. PASSAGE BUTUAN FOR MANILA. RAN AGROUND OFF FORTUNE ISLAND AND BROKE IN TWO. CREW & PASSENGERS RESCUED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the DONA CONCHITA wreck located?

The DONA CONCHITA wreck is located at coordinates 14 3.16 N,120 29.847 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DONA CONCHITA?

The seabed around the DONA CONCHITA lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the DONA CONCHITA sink?

The DONA CONCHITA sank on Aug 1, 1972.

When was the wreck of the DONA CONCHITA discovered?

The wreck of the DONA CONCHITA was discovered in 1972.

What country did the DONA CONCHITA belong to?

The DONA CONCHITA belonged to PH.

What cargo was the DONA CONCHITA carrying?

The DONA CONCHITA was carrying general and mixed goods,timber.

What was the tonnage of the DONA CONCHITA?

The DONA CONCHITA had a tonnage of 683 tons.

What type of wreck is the DONA CONCHITA?

The DONA CONCHITA is classified as a motor vessel.

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