Kolambugan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Kolambugan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 36.96 N,120 56.18 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.616000
  • Longitude: 120.936333
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name KOLAMBUGAN
Type merchant vessel
Flag PH
Length 68.3 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 770
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 13, 2004

Surveying Details

H4805/87 19.10.87 SANK OFF FRAILE ISLAND, ENTRANCE TO MANILA BAY. (LL 1.10.87). NCA YET. H4805/87 23.6.88 REPD AS BLOCKING PORTION OF NARROW SEALANE INTO MANILA N HARBOUR. WAS ALLEGED TO HAVE BEEN CAUSE OF M FERRY WILCON VI GROUNDING WHEN BUOY MARKING WK MOVED FROM STATION. (LL 10.6.88). H4805/87 22.9.88 STRUCK BY MV ABOITIZ SUPERCONCARRIER I WHEN LEAVING PIER 16, MANILA NORTH HARBOUR ON 30.7.88. (LL 5.8.88 & 10.9.88). 22.9.88 FOLLOWING INITIAL FIRE VESSEL WAS TOWED TO MANILA NORTH HARBOUR IN POSN 143703N, 1205606E, WHERE SHE SANK. INITIAL REFLOATING OPS WERE UNSUCCESSFUL AND FURTHER EFFORTS CURRENTLY IN HAND. VESSEL SHOULD BE SALVAGED BY END OF SEPTEMBER. (LLOYDS, TELECON). H4805/87 27.1.89 SALVORS ADVISE ONLY 80 TO 100 TONS WKGE REMAIN SUBMERGED AND THIS WILL BE CLEARED FROM AREA WITHIN ONE WEEK. NO NAVIGATIONAL HAZARD WILL REMAIN. (LL 11.1.89).

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT FIRE AND WAS ABANDONED & LATER TOWED TO MANILA HBR. ALSO REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 14 36.96 N,120 56.18 E
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FAQ

Where is the KOLAMBUGAN wreck located?

The KOLAMBUGAN wreck is located at coordinates 14 36.96 N,120 56.18 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KOLAMBUGAN?

The seabed around the KOLAMBUGAN lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the KOLAMBUGAN sink?

The KOLAMBUGAN sank on Oct 2, 1987.

When was the wreck of the KOLAMBUGAN discovered?

The wreck of the KOLAMBUGAN was discovered in 1987.

What country did the KOLAMBUGAN belong to?

The KOLAMBUGAN belonged to PH.

What was the tonnage of the KOLAMBUGAN?

The KOLAMBUGAN had a tonnage of 770 tons.

What type of wreck is the KOLAMBUGAN?

The KOLAMBUGAN is classified as a merchant vessel.

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