Sunshine I Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Sunshine i Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 33 N,123 40 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.550000
  • Longitude: 123.666667
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name SUNSHINE I
Type tanker
Flag PH
Length 58.8 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 690
Cargo liquified petroleum gas (LPG)
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH552/560/01 27.5.93 HH552/560/01 27.5.93 SANK 3M OFF TANGUINGUI ISLAND, IN VICINITY OF CHICO ISLAND, MASBATI. (LL, 23.4.91). LIES, WITH BOW SHOWING AND STERN ON SEABED, SOME 5M NW OF TANGUINGUI ISLAND. HAZARD TO NAVIGATION. (LL, 6.5.93). BOWS STILL SHOW. WIJSMULLER SALVAGE BV CONTRACTED TO REFLOAT VESSEL. (LL, 18.5.93). NCA YET, POSN 113300N, 1234000E FOR FILING ONLY. 31.8.94 31.8.94 REPORT THAT VESSEL SUCCESSFULLY RECOVERED. (LL, 23.12.93). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX- SUNSHINE '84, EX- KOSHIN MARU NO 5 '84. BUILT IN 1973 BY TOKUSHIMA ZOSEN SANGYO KK, KOWATSUJIMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DELSAN TRANSPORT LINES INC. CAPSIZED AND SANK WITH BOW SHOWING ABOVE WATER. CARGO FLARED OFF AND VESSEL RECOVERED. DECLARED CTL AND SCRAPPED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SUNSHINE I wreck located?

The SUNSHINE I wreck is located at coordinates 11 33 N,123 40 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SUNSHINE I?

The seabed around the SUNSHINE I lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the SUNSHINE I sink?

The SUNSHINE I sank on Apr 20, 1993.

When was the wreck of the SUNSHINE I discovered?

The wreck of the SUNSHINE I was discovered in 1993.

What country did the SUNSHINE I belong to?

The SUNSHINE I belonged to PH.

What cargo was the SUNSHINE I carrying?

The SUNSHINE I was carrying liquified petroleum gas (LPG).

What was the tonnage of the SUNSHINE I?

The SUNSHINE I had a tonnage of 690 tons.

What type of wreck is the SUNSHINE I?

The SUNSHINE I is classified as a tanker.

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