Rosario Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rosario Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
11 29.5 N,124 49 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.491667
  • Longitude: 124.816667
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name ROSARIO
Type ferry
Flag PH
Length 61 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 694
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 27, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1274/84 11.10.84 H1274/84 11.10.84 SANK OFF NAVATAS POINT, SAMAR. (LLOYDS VOL.257). NCA YET, POSN 112930N, 1244900E FOR FILING ONLY. 31.8.94 31.8.94 REPORT THAT VESSEL SANK OFF NABATAS POINT [NOT NAVATAS AS PREVIOUSLY REPD], SAMAR, ON 27.9.84. NO SALVAGE WORK UNDERTAKEN SO FAR. (LLOYDS VOL.258). NFA.
Last Amended Date Nov 17, 2000

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE TALALORA FOR TACLOBAN. STRUCK ROCKY ISLET DURING SQUALL AND HEAVY SEAS. LATER CAPSIZED AND SANK. 14 LIVES LOST, 3 MISSING. (LLOYDS VOL.257).

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FAQ

Where is the ROSARIO wreck located?

The ROSARIO wreck is located at coordinates 11 29.5 N,124 49 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROSARIO?

The seabed around the ROSARIO lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the ROSARIO sink?

The ROSARIO sank on Sep 27, 1984.

When was the wreck of the ROSARIO discovered?

The wreck of the ROSARIO was discovered in 1984.

What country did the ROSARIO belong to?

The ROSARIO belonged to PH.

What was the tonnage of the ROSARIO?

The ROSARIO had a tonnage of 694 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROSARIO?

The ROSARIO is classified as a ferry.