Dona Paz Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dona paz Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 37 N,124 32 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.616667
  • Longitude: 124.533333
Water Depth 275 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name DONA PAZ
Type merchant vessel
Flag PH
Tonnage 756
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1977
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 28, 2000

Surveying Details

9.3.77 VESSEL REPORTED SUNK IN SOUTHERN PHILIPPINES, 3M OFF LAGUINDINGAN. (LLOYDS VOL.227). NCA, POSN 083700N, 1243200E FOR FILING ONLY. PLOTS IN OVER 100FMS. 13.5.77 REPORT THAT LOCATION REMAINS UNKNOWN, BUT INSURERS ARE PLANNING SALVAGE. (LLOYDS VOL.228). NCA. 12.9.77 VESSEL REPORTED FOUNDERED IN SUDDEN SQUALL, 3M OFF SULANAN POINT. (LLOYDS VOL.229). NCA. 12.2.79 VESSEL DECLARED A TOTAL LOSS AND SETTLEMENT EFFECTED. (LLOYDS VOL.235). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1942 [EX-US ARMY F/S VESSEL]. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SULPICO LINES INC. ON PASSAGE FROM CAGAYAN DE ORO FOR OZAMIS CITY. CAPSIZED AND SANK AFTER ENCOUNTERING HEAVY WEATHER 3M OFF THE TOWN OF LAGUINDINGAN, NEAR CAGAYAN DE ORO. 30 LIVES LOST, 55 RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the DONA PAZ wreck located?

The DONA PAZ wreck is located at coordinates 8 37 N,124 32 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DONA PAZ?

The seabed around the DONA PAZ lies at approximately 275 meters deep.

When did the DONA PAZ sink?

The DONA PAZ sank on Mar 5, 1977.

When was the wreck of the DONA PAZ discovered?

The wreck of the DONA PAZ was discovered in 1977.

What country did the DONA PAZ belong to?

The DONA PAZ belonged to PH.

What cargo was the DONA PAZ carrying?

The DONA PAZ was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the DONA PAZ?

The DONA PAZ had a tonnage of 756 tons.

What type of wreck is the DONA PAZ?

The DONA PAZ is classified as a merchant vessel.

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