Fs-177 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fs-177 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 39 N,123 52 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.650000
  • Longitude: 123.866667
Water Depth 200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name FS-177
Type carrier
Flag PH
Length 54.9 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 564
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 17, 1972
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1972
Original Source other
Surveying Details 7.4.75 SANK IN 063900N, 1235200E APPROX. (MSD). PLOTS ON OVER 200MTRS APPROX. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 3, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY HIGGINS INDUSTRIES INC, NEW ORLEANS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ABOITIZ SHIPPING CORP. SANK OFF THE SOUTHERN COAST OF MINDANAO AFTER FIRE BROKE OUT BECAUSE OF ELECTRICAL FAILURE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the FS-177 wreck located?

The FS-177 wreck is located at coordinates 6 39 N,123 52 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FS-177?

The seabed around the FS-177 lies at approximately 200 meters deep.

When did the FS-177 sink?

The FS-177 sank on Jul 17, 1972.

When was the wreck of the FS-177 discovered?

The wreck of the FS-177 was discovered in 1972.

What country did the FS-177 belong to?

The FS-177 belonged to PH.

What cargo was the FS-177 carrying?

The FS-177 was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid,timber.

What was the tonnage of the FS-177?

The FS-177 had a tonnage of 564 tons.

What type of wreck is the FS-177?

The FS-177 is classified as a carrier.

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