Dona Conchita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Dona conchita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 38.8 N,122 50.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.646667
  • Longitude: 122.840000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DONA CONCHITA
Type ferry
Flag PH
Length 82 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 1876
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 23, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 21, 2000

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck details for the vessel Dona Conchita located at coordinates 11 38.8 N, 122 50.4 E near the Jintotolo Strait and Olutaya Island. The wreck of the Dona Conchita was originally reported ashore on Olutaya Island before being identified at the mouth of the Pinantan River in Roxas City. Following initial surveys, the vessel was declared a total loss with no salvage attempts made. Navigational charts and historical reports from Lloyds confirm the status of this underwater obstruction. Mariners and researchers tracking the Dona Conchita wreck site should note these historical positioning records near the coast of the Philippines.

Surveying Details

H4805/87 30.1.89 H4805/87 30.1.89 ASHORE ON OLUTAYA ISLAND, JINTOTOLO STRAIT. (LL, 28.12.88) NCA, POSN 113848N, 1225024E FOR FILING ONLY. 31.1.89 31.1.89 VESSEL REPORTED AT MOUTH OF PINANTAN RIVER, ROXAS CITY. NO SALVAGE ATTEMPT MADE. (LLOYDS VOL.275) NCA. 7.2.89 7.2.89 VESSEL REPORTED AS TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.275) NCA.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, WHILST ON PASSAGE NEW WASHINGTON, AKLAN TO PALOMPON, LEYTE, WAS ABANDONED AFTER A FIRE BROKE OUT THOUGHT STARTED BY FIRECRACKERS. DRIFTED ASHORE IN A GUTTED CONDITION. BUILT 1969 & OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CARLOS A. GOTHONG LINES INC. (LLOYDS VOL.274 & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the DONA CONCHITA wreck located?

The DONA CONCHITA wreck is located at coordinates 11 38.8 N,122 50.4 E.

When did the DONA CONCHITA sink?

The DONA CONCHITA sank on Dec 23, 1988.

When was the wreck of the DONA CONCHITA discovered?

The wreck of the DONA CONCHITA was discovered in 1988.

What country did the DONA CONCHITA belong to?

The DONA CONCHITA belonged to PH.

What cargo was the DONA CONCHITA carrying?

The DONA CONCHITA was carrying personnel.

What was the tonnage of the DONA CONCHITA?

The DONA CONCHITA had a tonnage of 1876 tons.

What type of wreck is the DONA CONCHITA?

The DONA CONCHITA is classified as a ferry.

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