Ambulombo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Ambulombo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
18 19 N,120 34.3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.316667
  • Longitude: 120.571667
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMBULOMBO
Type carrier
Flag ID
Length 146.9 m
Width 20.1 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 11111
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 18, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 22.11.72 22.11.72 REPORTED PARTIALLY SUBMERGED IN 181900N, 1203424E OFF LUZON IN GENERAL DEPTHS OF 14MTRS. (LL 210). NCA. H4077/72 6.9.73 H4077/72 6.9.73 ST IN 181900N, 1203418E. (MANILA NM 050/73). - NM 1839/73. 18.11.80 18.11.80 ST SHOWN IN 181900N, 1203418E ON PHILIPPINE 4207. NE 3805.
Last Amended Date Apr 6, 1995

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1935 BY STEPHEN & SONS, GLASGOW. PASSAGE UNDER TOW JAKARTA FOR KAOHSIUNG TO BE BROKEN UP. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 18 19 N,120 34.3 E
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FAQ

Where is the AMBULOMBO wreck located?

The AMBULOMBO wreck is located at coordinates 18 19 N,120 34.3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the AMBULOMBO?

The seabed around the AMBULOMBO lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the AMBULOMBO sink?

The AMBULOMBO sank on Nov 18, 1972.

When was the wreck of the AMBULOMBO discovered?

The wreck of the AMBULOMBO was discovered in 1972.

What country did the AMBULOMBO belong to?

The AMBULOMBO belonged to ID.

What was the tonnage of the AMBULOMBO?

The AMBULOMBO had a tonnage of 11111 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMBULOMBO?

The AMBULOMBO is classified as a carrier.