Pino Del Agua 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
Pino del agua Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 53 N,110 32 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.883333
  • Longitude: 110.533333
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PINO DEL AGUA
Type carrier
Flag CU
Length 157 m
Width 19.8 m
Draught 11.6
Tonnage 9390
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 18.11.74 VESSEL STRANDED IN 192800N 1110100E APPROX, POSSIBLY ON LORNE ROCK. IN CHINESE TERRITORIAL WATERS, PHILIPPINES TUG REFUSED ENTRY. (LLOYDS VOL.218). NCA. 19.11.74 POSN MAY BE IN ERROR, PROBABLY AGROUND IN HAINAN STRAIT. (LLOYDS VOL.218). NCA. 22.11.74 POSN GIVEN AS 185300N 1103200E APPROX. LISTING 10DEGS TO STARBOARD. (LLOYDS VOL.218). NCA. 23.1.75 VESSEL SUSTAINED SEVERE POUNDING, EXTENSIVELY FLOODED, HULL CRACKED WITH BOW SEPARATED AND AFTERPART LISTING 35DEGS. (LLOYDS CASUALTY RETURN NOV 1974). NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 24, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1966 BY CIA EUSKUALDUNA, BILBAO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EMPRESA NAV MAMBISA, CUBA. PASSAGE HONG KONG FOR PORT CAMPHA, N VIETNAM. RAN AGROUND ON A ROCKY BOTTOM AT THE ENTRANCE TO HSAIO HAI. AFTER CONTINUOUS POUNDING FROM HEAVY SEAS, THE BADLY FLOODED WRECK BROKE IN TWO PARTS. (MSD).

General Comments

BROKEN IN TWO.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 18 53 N,110 32 E
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FAQ

Where is the PINO DEL AGUA wreck located?

The PINO DEL AGUA wreck is located at coordinates 18 53 N,110 32 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PINO DEL AGUA?

The seabed around the PINO DEL AGUA lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the PINO DEL AGUA sink?

The PINO DEL AGUA sank on Nov 15, 1974.

When was the wreck of the PINO DEL AGUA discovered?

The wreck of the PINO DEL AGUA was discovered in 1974.

What country did the PINO DEL AGUA belong to?

The PINO DEL AGUA belonged to CU.

What cargo was the PINO DEL AGUA carrying?

The PINO DEL AGUA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the PINO DEL AGUA?

The PINO DEL AGUA had a tonnage of 9390 tons.

What type of wreck is the PINO DEL AGUA?

The PINO DEL AGUA is classified as a carrier.

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