Poro Point Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Poro point Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 57 N,125 32.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.950000
  • Longitude: 125.541667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name PORO POINT
Type carrier
Flag PH
Tonnage 710
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 21, 1982
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3763/73 1.2.83 SANK, HEAVILY LADEN WITH LOGS, NEAR INASAO PIER, BUTUAN CITY, AGUSAN R, MINDANAO. (LL, 22.1.83). POSN 085700N, 1253230E FOR FILING ONLY. H1274/83 6.6.83 REFLOATED. (LL, 5.3.83). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1968. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CONSOLIDATED LEASING & FINANCING CORP. PASSAGE BUTUAN CITY, MINDANAO FOR KAOHSIUNG. SANK IN AGUSAN RIVER DUE TO INGRESS OF SEAWATER BALLAST INTO CARGO HOLDS. ALL CREW RESCUED. REFLOATED & TOWED TO CEBU & REPAIRED. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the PORO POINT wreck located?

The PORO POINT wreck is located at coordinates 8 57 N,125 32.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PORO POINT?

The seabed around the PORO POINT lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the PORO POINT sink?

The PORO POINT sank on Sep 21, 1982.

When was the wreck of the PORO POINT discovered?

The wreck of the PORO POINT was discovered in 1983.

What country did the PORO POINT belong to?

The PORO POINT belonged to PH.

What cargo was the PORO POINT carrying?

The PORO POINT was carrying timber,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the PORO POINT?

The PORO POINT had a tonnage of 710 tons.

What type of wreck is the PORO POINT?

The PORO POINT is classified as a carrier.

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