Scorpion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Scorpion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 4.772 N,125 37.655 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.079533
  • Longitude: 125.627583
Wreck Depth 0.9 m
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name SCORPION
Type tug
Flag PH
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 20, 1978
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 17, 2009

Surveying Details

2.6.78 REPORTED CAPSIZED AND SUNK AT DAVAO (LLOYDS VOL.232). NCA. POSN 070500N, 1253800E [UND], FOR FILING ONLY. HH552/430/02 13.8.02 WK 0.9MTRS SHOWN IN 0704.842N, 12537.575E [LUZ] ON PHILIPPINE 4624 [2ND EDN DEC'91, CORRECT TO NM(12)2001]. SHOWN IN CONJUNCTION WITH WKS 0FMS 1FT CLOSE SW. - NM BLOCK 3891/02. 17.12.09 [WGD] POSN: 0704.772N, 12537.655E, SHOWN ON CONJUNCTION WITH WKS 0.4MTRS CLOSE SW. NC 4494.

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LUZON STEVEDORING CORP. CAPSIZED AND SANK AT DAVAO, MINDANAO, PHILIPPINES. (LL).

General Comments

See [61403] v close SW

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FAQ

Where is the SCORPION wreck located?

The SCORPION wreck is located at coordinates 7 4.772 N,125 37.655 E.

How deep is the SCORPION and where exactly is it located?

The SCORPION lies at a depth of about 0.9 meters and is located at coordinates 7 4.772 N,125 37.655 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SCORPION?

The seabed around the SCORPION lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the SCORPION sink?

The SCORPION sank on May 20, 1978.

When was the wreck of the SCORPION discovered?

The wreck of the SCORPION was discovered in 1978.

What country did the SCORPION belong to?

The SCORPION belonged to PH.

What type of wreck is the SCORPION?

The SCORPION is classified as a tug.

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