Lorenzo Container X Wreck

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Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Lorenzo container x Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 48 N,120 23 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.800000
  • Longitude: 120.383333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LORENZO CONTAINER X
Type carrier
Flag PH
Length 96 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 2369
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4077/72 26.7.85 H4077/72 26.7.85 HARD AGROUND ON RKS AND SEVERLY DAMAGED, IN VICINITY OF SALOMAGUE ISLAND. (LL 6.7.85). CLAIMED AS TOTAL LOSS. (LL 23.7.85). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1970 BY KANDA ZOSENSHO KK, KURE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LORENZO SHIPPING CORP. HAD BEEN LOADING A CARGO OF LOGS AT CALAVERIA AND WAS SEEKING SHELTER FROM TYPHOON 'HAL'. CAUGHT BY THE ATROCIOUS CONDITIONS AND RAN AGROUND. ENGINE ROOM FLOODED AND BACK BROKEN, WAS ABANDONED AS CTL. SUBSEQUENTLY SOLD FOR SCRAP. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the LORENZO CONTAINER X wreck located?

The LORENZO CONTAINER X wreck is located at coordinates 17 48 N,120 23 E.

When did the LORENZO CONTAINER X sink?

The LORENZO CONTAINER X sank on Jun 21, 1985.

When was the wreck of the LORENZO CONTAINER X discovered?

The wreck of the LORENZO CONTAINER X was discovered in 1985.

What country did the LORENZO CONTAINER X belong to?

The LORENZO CONTAINER X belonged to PH.

What cargo was the LORENZO CONTAINER X carrying?

The LORENZO CONTAINER X was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the LORENZO CONTAINER X?

The LORENZO CONTAINER X had a tonnage of 2369 tons.

What type of wreck is the LORENZO CONTAINER X?

The LORENZO CONTAINER X is classified as a carrier.

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