Sweet Ride 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
Sweet ride Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 15 N,124 45 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.250000
  • Longitude: 124.750000
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name SWEET RIDE
Type roll on-roll off
Flag PH
Length 53.6 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 580
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 12, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.9.94 VESSEL AGROUND OFF CANIGAO ISLAND. (LL, 16.8.78). NCA. POSN 101500N, 1244500E.
Last Amended Date Jan 29, 2020

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1944 BY KEWAUNEE SHIP BUILDING & ENGINEERING COPR., KEWAUNEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SWEET LINES INC. RAN AGROUND OFF CANIGAO ISLAND, SW OF LEYTE, WITH ENGINE ROOM AND HOLD FLOODED. ABANDONED AS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the SWEET RIDE wreck located?

The SWEET RIDE wreck is located at coordinates 10 15 N,124 45 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SWEET RIDE?

The seabed around the SWEET RIDE lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the SWEET RIDE sink?

The SWEET RIDE sank on Aug 12, 1978.

When was the wreck of the SWEET RIDE discovered?

The wreck of the SWEET RIDE was discovered in 1978.

What country did the SWEET RIDE belong to?

The SWEET RIDE belonged to PH.

What was the tonnage of the SWEET RIDE?

The SWEET RIDE had a tonnage of 580 tons.

What type of wreck is the SWEET RIDE?

The SWEET RIDE is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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