Stanford 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
Stanford Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 47.75 N,119 48.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.795833
  • Longitude: 119.810000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name STANFORD
Type tug
Flag PH
Length 43.3 m
Width 8.2 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 386
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 5, 1975
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 17.4.75 17.4.75 AGROUND TUBBATAHA REEF IN 084800N, 1194800E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL. 219). NCA. H3558/74 17.4.75 H3558/74 17.4.75 ST LIES APPROX 352 DEGS, 3.8M FROM OLD LT HO (NOW DESTROYED) ON SOUTH ISLET, TUBBATAHA REEF OR, IN 084800N, 1194800E APPROX. (MV ANCO PRINCESS, HN). INS AS ST PA. - NM 873/75. 11.7.75 11.7.75 NOW TOTAL LOSS IN SPITE OF SEVERAL REFLOATING ATTEMPTS. (LL, 10.7.75). NCA. 17.12.75 17.12.75 REPORTED STRANDED ON NORTH TIP OF SOUTH ISLET, TUBBATAHA IN 084800N, 1194905E AND BROKEN UP IN-SITU. (LL, 16.12.75) NCA. H3558/74 2.2.76 H3558/74 2.2.76 LIES IN 084745N, 1194836E [UND]. (PC & GS NM 35(048)/75). AMEND POSN. NE 3809. 14.4.09 SEP 2009/000020355 14.4.09 NOT SHOWN ON PHILIPPINES 4357 [1ST EDN JAN '09, 1:50,000]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 2702/09.
Last Amended Date Apr 14, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1941. GROUNDED ON SOUTH ISLET, TUBBATAHA REEF. DUE TO CONTINUOUS ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS BECAME CTL. (LL).

General Comments

REPORTED BROKEN UP IN SITU

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FAQ

Where is the STANFORD wreck located?

The STANFORD wreck is located at coordinates 8 47.75 N,119 48.6 E.

When did the STANFORD sink?

The STANFORD sank on Jan 5, 1975.

When was the wreck of the STANFORD discovered?

The wreck of the STANFORD was discovered in 1975.

What country did the STANFORD belong to?

The STANFORD belonged to PH.

What was the tonnage of the STANFORD?

The STANFORD had a tonnage of 386 tons.

What type of wreck is the STANFORD?

The STANFORD is classified as a tug.

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