Magallanes Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Magallanes Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 42 N,121 3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.700000
  • Longitude: 121.050000
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name MAGALLANES
Type motor vessel
Flag PH
Tonnage 243
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 11, 1977
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 14.9.77 AGROUND AT CAPE SANTIAGO, BATANGAS. (LL, 14.9.77) NCA YET, POSN 134200N, 1210300E FOR FILING ONLY. 15.9.77 VESSEL CONSIDERED BEYOND ECONOMICAL SALVAGE. (LL, 15.9.77) NCA. 19.10.77 BEING PREPARED FOR REFLOATING BY UNISALVE, MANILA. (LL, 19.10.77) NCA. 24.11.77 REFLOATED & TOWED TO MANILA THEN CEBU FOR REPAIR. (LLOYDS VOL.230) AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date May 9, 2006

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HIJOS DE F. ESCANO INC, CEBU. PASSAGE MANILA TO CEBU. RAN AGROUND AT CAPE SANTIAGO, BATANGAS FOLLOWING ENGINE FAILURE. SALVAGE INTENDED BY OWNERS. (LLOYDS VOL.229 & 230)

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FAQ

Where is the MAGALLANES wreck located?

The MAGALLANES wreck is located at coordinates 13 42 N,121 3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MAGALLANES?

The seabed around the MAGALLANES lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the MAGALLANES sink?

The MAGALLANES sank on Sep 11, 1977.

When was the wreck of the MAGALLANES discovered?

The wreck of the MAGALLANES was discovered in 1977.

What country did the MAGALLANES belong to?

The MAGALLANES belonged to PH.

What cargo was the MAGALLANES carrying?

The MAGALLANES was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the MAGALLANES?

The MAGALLANES had a tonnage of 243 tons.

What type of wreck is the MAGALLANES?

The MAGALLANES is classified as a motor vessel.

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