Feoso Sun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Feoso sun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 30.327 N,120 37.497 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.505450
  • Longitude: 120.624950
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name FEOSO SUN
Type tanker
Flag PA
Length 170.7 m
Width 21.9 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 13186
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 8, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4077/72 14.11.78 SANK 0.9M E OF LAMAO R IN 143042N, 1203730E. UNLIT AS AT 13.11.78. SANK WITH BOWS HIGH IN THE AIR. (LL, 13.11.78, INCE & CO TELEX DTD 13.11.78). NCA YET. H4077/72 14.11.78 DW 0.9M E OF LAMAO R IN 143042N, 1203730E. (HYDROPAC 11247/78/71). NCA. H4077/72 12.12.78 REPORTED IN 143000N, 1203736E. (DMAHTC TLX DTD 5.12.72, HYDROPAC 1327/78). NCA. H4077/72 23.1.79 DW PA IN 143042N, 1203730E. (US NM 91292/50/78). NCA REPEAT OF INCE & CO DTD 13.11.78 & HYDROPAC 1247/78/71. H4077/72 9.2.79 DW PA IN 143000N, 1203723.6E. (US NM 91292/52/78). NCA REPEAT OF HYDROPAC 1327/78. H4077/72 10.5.79 ST IN 143042N, 1203730E, MARKED BY RW CAN LT BUOY 550MTRS [3C] N. (PCGS NM 26/088/78). - NM 1340/79. 3.12.79 FEOSO SUN IS MOST LIKELY TO BE RAISED & SOLD. (LL, 4.12.79). H4200/86 26.8.87 WK OF A TANKER IN 143018N, 1203718E APPROX, MARKED BY AN UNLIT BUOY. (GUIDE TO TANKER PORTS, JUL'87). NCA. H4077/72 30.6.88 SHOWN AS ST, NO BUOY, IN 143025N, 1203725E, OR 026DEG 1.2M FROM FR LT [142924N, 1203700E APPROX] ON PC & GS 4255 [JUN'85 EDN REC'D MAY'88]. - NM 2141/88. HH552/685/02 11.4.94 REPORTED TO BE DISPERSED TO A DEPTH OF 9MTRS. (MV KIUKIANG CAREER, HN REC'D 28.3.94). NCA YET. 28.1.00 AMENDED TO DW. (CB DECISION). - NM 524/2000. 15.4.05 SHOWN AS DW IN 1430.311N, 12037.494E [WGD BY GEO-REFERENCING] ON PHILIPPINE 4255 [2ND EDN JAN'75 REVISED JUN'85]. NC 4491.
Last Amended Date Aug 3, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EXPLODED & SANK WHILST AT ANCHOR 3 HOURS AFTER DISCHARGING CARGO AT BATAAN OIL REFINERY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FEOSO OIL TANKER S.A. 30 LIVES LOST. DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS & SOLD TO A SALVAGE COMPANY FOR EVENTUAL SCRAPPING.

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FAQ

Where is the FEOSO SUN wreck located?

The FEOSO SUN wreck is located at coordinates 14 30.327 N,120 37.497 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FEOSO SUN?

The seabed around the FEOSO SUN lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the FEOSO SUN sink?

The FEOSO SUN sank on Nov 8, 1978.

When was the wreck of the FEOSO SUN discovered?

The wreck of the FEOSO SUN was discovered in 1978.

What country did the FEOSO SUN belong to?

The FEOSO SUN belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the FEOSO SUN?

The FEOSO SUN had a tonnage of 13186 tons.

What type of wreck is the FEOSO SUN?

The FEOSO SUN is classified as a tanker.

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