General Santos City Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
General santos city Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 29.708 N,120 48.587 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.495133
  • Longitude: 120.809783
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name GENERAL SANTOS CITY
Type carrier
Flag PH
Length 89.3 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 10.2
Tonnage 1481
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 27, 1976
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 7.1.77 VESSEL SANK OFF SAN NICOLAS SHOALS, MANILA BAY IN 142948N, 1204830E APPROX. (LL 29.12.76). NCA YET. 16.2.77 REPORT THAT SALVAGE IS UNLIKELY TO BE UNDERTAKEN. (LL 14.2.77). NCA. 4.7.77 VESSEL SUNK IN 142948N, 1204830E APPROX. (PC & GS 3[008]/77). INS AS DWPA. - NM 1608/77. SEP 2010/000131425 28.11.78 REPORT THAT VESSEL IS STILL LYING WHERE SHE SANK AND PROSPECTS OF SALVAGE ARE NIL. (LL 1.12.78). NCA. 3.8.94 DW PA SHOWN IN 142948N, 1204830E [LUZON DATUM] ON US 91280 [6TH EDN 1982]. NC 976 H2 8.6.04 SHOWN AS DW IN 1429.708N, 12048.587E [WGD] ON PHILIPPINE ENC PH2NLZ40 (NORTHERN LUZON, 1:800,000) [EDN 1 DTD 2003]. NCA. 20.4.05 SHOWN AS DW PA IN 1429.708N, 12048.587E [WGD]. NC 4491.
Last Amended Date Sep 12, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1956 BY V & F FREDERIKSHAVNS A/S, FREDERIKSHAVN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILIAMS LINES INC. PASSAGE MANILA FOR ZAMBOAGA. CAUGHT FIRE AFTER AN EXPLOSION AND SANK THREE DAYS LATER. (MSD).

General Comments

UK NM 1119/23

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 14 29.708 N,120 48.587 E
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FAQ

Where is the GENERAL SANTOS CITY wreck located?

The GENERAL SANTOS CITY wreck is located at coordinates 14 29.708 N,120 48.587 E.

How deep is the seabed around the GENERAL SANTOS CITY?

The seabed around the GENERAL SANTOS CITY lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the GENERAL SANTOS CITY sink?

The GENERAL SANTOS CITY sank on Dec 27, 1976.

When was the wreck of the GENERAL SANTOS CITY discovered?

The wreck of the GENERAL SANTOS CITY was discovered in 1976.

What country did the GENERAL SANTOS CITY belong to?

The GENERAL SANTOS CITY belonged to PH.

What cargo was the GENERAL SANTOS CITY carrying?

The GENERAL SANTOS CITY was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the GENERAL SANTOS CITY?

The GENERAL SANTOS CITY had a tonnage of 1481 tons.

What type of wreck is the GENERAL SANTOS CITY?

The GENERAL SANTOS CITY is classified as a carrier.

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