Fernando J-1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Fernando j-1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 32.01 N,120 37.08 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.533500
  • Longitude: 120.618000
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name FERNANDO J-1
Type tanker
Cargo oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 30, 2009

Surveying Details

HH552/350/01 6.3.90 HH552/350/01 6.3.90 SANK OFF THE TOWN OF LIMAY AT THE MOUTH OF MANILA BAY. (LL 2.2.90). NCA. HH552/350/01 17.4.90 HH552/350/01 17.4.90 NAME NOW GIVEN AS 'FERNANDO J-1'. (LL 26.3.90). NCA YET. 2.8.94 2.8.94 SUCCESSFULLY REFLOATED AND TOWED TO NAVOLAS, METRO MANILA FOR REPAIRS ON 7.2.90. (LL 279). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LIBERTY BELL TRADING CORPS. SANK BECAUSE OF A LEAK WHILE LOADING NON-REFINED OIL FROM STATE OWNED REFINERY ON BATAAN PENINSULA. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 14 32.01 N,120 37.08 E
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FAQ

Where is the FERNANDO J-1 wreck located?

The FERNANDO J-1 wreck is located at coordinates 14 32.01 N,120 37.08 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FERNANDO J-1?

The seabed around the FERNANDO J-1 lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the FERNANDO J-1 sink?

The FERNANDO J-1 sank on Jan 29, 1990.

When was the wreck of the FERNANDO J-1 discovered?

The wreck of the FERNANDO J-1 was discovered in 1990.

What cargo was the FERNANDO J-1 carrying?

The FERNANDO J-1 was carrying oil.

What type of wreck is the FERNANDO J-1?

The FERNANDO J-1 is classified as a tanker.

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