Springfield Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Springfield Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 13 N,120 43 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.216667
  • Longitude: 120.716667
Water Depth 1097 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name SPRINGFIELD
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 114.3 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 4271
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 4, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 28, 2000

Surveying Details

9.8.74 VESSEL STRANDED ON ARENA REEF IN 091300N, 1203300E APPROX, SLIPPED OFF REEF AND SANK IN 400-600FMS. (LLOYDS VOL.217) 24.12.74 VESSEL REPORTED SLIPPED OFF REEF. NO ATTEMPTS TO SALVAGE DUE TO DEPTH OF WATER, BEING APPROX 600FMS. (LLOYDS VOL.218) NFA. FOR FILING ONLY. 9.9.94 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 091300N, 1202300E. (MSD) NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1969, WHILST EN-ROUTE SEBANGAN BAY TO AKITA, RAN AGROUND ON ARENA REEF, SULU SEA. THE WRECK LATER SLIPPED OFF INTO DEEPER WATER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LUZON STEVEDORING CORP. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SPRINGFIELD wreck located?

The SPRINGFIELD wreck is located at coordinates 9 13 N,120 43 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SPRINGFIELD?

The seabed around the SPRINGFIELD lies at approximately 1097 meters deep.

When did the SPRINGFIELD sink?

The SPRINGFIELD sank on Aug 4, 1974.

When was the wreck of the SPRINGFIELD discovered?

The wreck of the SPRINGFIELD was discovered in 1974.

What country did the SPRINGFIELD belong to?

The SPRINGFIELD belonged to PA.

What cargo was the SPRINGFIELD carrying?

The SPRINGFIELD was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the SPRINGFIELD?

The SPRINGFIELD had a tonnage of 4271 tons.

What type of wreck is the SPRINGFIELD?

The SPRINGFIELD is classified as a motor vessel.

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