General Del Pilar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
General del pilar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 24.133 N,126 5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.402217
  • Longitude: 126.083333
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name GENERAL DEL PILAR
Type motor vessel
Flag PH
Length 103 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 3805
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 16, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 20.6.69 REPORTED LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE IN 80FT DEPTH IN 092408N, 1260500E APPROX. CONSIDERED AN HAZARD TO NAVIGATION IN MIDDLE OF ANCHORAGE AREA AT GENERAL ISLAND. (MSD & LL 196). NCA YET. 15.9.94 NOT SHOWN ON US 92120 [3RD EDN 1991]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1945 BY CONSOLIDATED STEEL CORPORATION, WILMINGTON, CALIFORNIA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GENERAL SHIPPING CO INC. WHILE LOADING LOGS OFF GENERAL ISLAND, MINDANAO, CAUGHT FIRE AND SANK THREE DAYS LATER IN BLAZING CONDITION. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the GENERAL DEL PILAR wreck located?

The GENERAL DEL PILAR wreck is located at coordinates 9 24.133 N,126 5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GENERAL DEL PILAR?

The seabed around the GENERAL DEL PILAR lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the GENERAL DEL PILAR sink?

The GENERAL DEL PILAR sank on May 16, 1969.

When was the wreck of the GENERAL DEL PILAR discovered?

The wreck of the GENERAL DEL PILAR was discovered in 1969.

What country did the GENERAL DEL PILAR belong to?

The GENERAL DEL PILAR belonged to PH.

What cargo was the GENERAL DEL PILAR carrying?

The GENERAL DEL PILAR was carrying wood: unprocessed and products,timber.

What was the tonnage of the GENERAL DEL PILAR?

The GENERAL DEL PILAR had a tonnage of 3805 tons.

What type of wreck is the GENERAL DEL PILAR?

The GENERAL DEL PILAR is classified as a motor vessel.

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