Cherokee Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Cherokee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 44 N,125 5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.733333
  • Longitude: 125.083333
Water Depth 700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name CHEROKEE
Type motor vessel
Flag PH
Length 71 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 999
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 20, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1274/84 17.12.84 SANK IN VICINITY OF LIMASAWA ISLAND, BOHOL SEA. (LLOYDS VOL.258). NCA. H3763/73 30.10.85 SANK APPROX 10M S OF LIMASAWA ISLAND. (LLOYDS VOL.262). NCA. POSN 094400N, 1250500E. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 23, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT in 1964 BY IMABARI ZOZEN, IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LOADSTAR SHIPPING CO INC. PASSAGE BUTUAN FOR MANILA. TOOK ON LIST DURING HEAVY WEATHER, WAS ABANDONED AND EVENTUALLY SANK IN VICINITY OF LIMASAWA ISLAND, BOHOL SEA. NINE CREW LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the CHEROKEE wreck located?

The CHEROKEE wreck is located at coordinates 9 44 N,125 5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CHEROKEE?

The seabed around the CHEROKEE lies at approximately 700 meters deep.

When did the CHEROKEE sink?

The CHEROKEE sank on Nov 20, 1984.

When was the wreck of the CHEROKEE discovered?

The wreck of the CHEROKEE was discovered in 1984.

What country did the CHEROKEE belong to?

The CHEROKEE belonged to PH.

What cargo was the CHEROKEE carrying?

The CHEROKEE was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the CHEROKEE?

The CHEROKEE had a tonnage of 999 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHEROKEE?

The CHEROKEE is classified as a motor vessel.

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