Insular De Cebu Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Insular de cebu Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 20.5 N,120 36 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.341667
  • Longitude: 120.600000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name INSULAR DE CEBU
Type motor vessel
Flag PH
Length 51.2 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 573
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 30, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 13.7.78 AGROUND IN 182000N, 1203700E APPROX. (LL 14.7.78). FILING POSN 182030N, 1203600E. NCA. 30.1.79 VESSEL REPORTED TO BE CTL. (LLOYDS 31.1.79). NCA. 23.7.79 VESSEL REPORTED TO BE PURCHASED 'AS IS, WHERE IS'. (LL 24.7.79). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 2019

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY HIGGINS INDUSTRIES INC, NEW ORLEANS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DE ORO SHIPPING LINES INC. WAS WRECKED WHEN SHE RAN AGROUND OFF PASUQUIN, NW LUZON ISLAND. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the INSULAR DE CEBU wreck located?

The INSULAR DE CEBU wreck is located at coordinates 18 20.5 N,120 36 E.

When did the INSULAR DE CEBU sink?

The INSULAR DE CEBU sank on Jun 30, 1978.

When was the wreck of the INSULAR DE CEBU discovered?

The wreck of the INSULAR DE CEBU was discovered in 1978.

What country did the INSULAR DE CEBU belong to?

The INSULAR DE CEBU belonged to PH.

What was the tonnage of the INSULAR DE CEBU?

The INSULAR DE CEBU had a tonnage of 573 tons.

What type of wreck is the INSULAR DE CEBU?

The INSULAR DE CEBU is classified as a motor vessel.

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