David Junior Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
David junior Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 40 N,126 25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.666667
  • Longitude: 126.416667
Water Depth 800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DAVID JUNIOR
Type carrier
Flag PH
Length 65.2 m
Width 11 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 998
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1996
Original Detection Year 1996
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH552/445/02 16.4.96 SANK OFF COAST OF LIANGA BAY. (LL 11.4.96). POSN 084000N, 1262500E FOR FILING ONLY. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1982 BY MAYON DOCKS INC, TABACO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CANDANO SHIPPING LINES INC. PASSAGE DAVAO FOR SAN JOSE, SAMAR. SANK AFTER BEING BATTERED BY HEAVY RAINS, TURBULENT WINDS AND GIANT WAVES. 15 CREW RESCUED, 6 MISSING. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the DAVID JUNIOR wreck located?

The DAVID JUNIOR wreck is located at coordinates 8 40 N,126 25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DAVID JUNIOR?

The seabed around the DAVID JUNIOR lies at approximately 800 meters deep.

When did the DAVID JUNIOR sink?

The DAVID JUNIOR sank on Mar 27, 1996.

When was the wreck of the DAVID JUNIOR discovered?

The wreck of the DAVID JUNIOR was discovered in 1996.

What country did the DAVID JUNIOR belong to?

The DAVID JUNIOR belonged to PH.

What cargo was the DAVID JUNIOR carrying?

The DAVID JUNIOR was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the DAVID JUNIOR?

The DAVID JUNIOR had a tonnage of 998 tons.

What type of wreck is the DAVID JUNIOR?

The DAVID JUNIOR is classified as a carrier.

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