Dona Susan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dona susan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 42 N,123 43 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.700000
  • Longitude: 123.716667
Water Depth 310 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name DONA SUSAN
Type motor vessel
Flag PH
Tonnage 593
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 7, 1982
Original Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3763/73 17.3.82 VESSEL SANK OFF PLARIDEL, MINDANAO, IN 170FMS. (LL, 11-13.9.82). NCA, POSN 084200N, 1234300E.
Last Amended Date Oct 28, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1966, WHILST ON PASSAGE MANILA FOR ILIGAN, SPLIT IN TWO AND SANK OFF PLARIDEL, MINDANAO, IN CALM WATERS, CAUSE UNKNOWN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALBERTO GOTHONG ENTERPRISES. 16 LIVES LOST, 4 RESCUED. (MSD).

General Comments

BROKEN IN TWO

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FAQ

Where is the DONA SUSAN wreck located?

The DONA SUSAN wreck is located at coordinates 8 42 N,123 43 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DONA SUSAN?

The seabed around the DONA SUSAN lies at approximately 310 meters deep.

When did the DONA SUSAN sink?

The DONA SUSAN sank on Mar 7, 1982.

When was the wreck of the DONA SUSAN discovered?

The wreck of the DONA SUSAN was discovered in 1982.

What country did the DONA SUSAN belong to?

The DONA SUSAN belonged to PH.

What cargo was the DONA SUSAN carrying?

The DONA SUSAN was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the DONA SUSAN?

The DONA SUSAN had a tonnage of 593 tons.

What type of wreck is the DONA SUSAN?

The DONA SUSAN is classified as a motor vessel.

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