Maria Makiling Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Maria makiling Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 20.2 N,125 16.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.336667
  • Longitude: 125.281667
Water Depth 1400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIA MAKILING
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 104.9 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3836
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 4, 1988
Original Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH561/351/01 12.12.90 SCUTTLED IN 242000N, 1251700E IN 1700MTRS. CARGO STILL IN HOLDS. (LL 1.12.90). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 22, 2008

Circumstances of loss

13.10.88 SPRANG LEAK 13.10.88 WHILE ON PASSAGE BARAM FOR MAIZURU AND AFTER STRIKING UNKNOWN OBJECT. ANCHORED OFF MIYAKO IS. WHERE SHE EVENTUALLY CAPSIZED AND SANK. DECK CARGO AND PART OF THAT IN HOLDS WASHED AWAY. WAS RAISED 4.12.88 BY NIPPON SALVAGE CO LTD AND SCUTTLED IN DEEP WATER SAME DAY.

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FAQ

Where is the MARIA MAKILING wreck located?

The MARIA MAKILING wreck is located at coordinates 24 20.2 N,125 16.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIA MAKILING?

The seabed around the MARIA MAKILING lies at approximately 1400 meters deep.

When did the MARIA MAKILING sink?

The MARIA MAKILING sank on Dec 4, 1988.

When was the wreck of the MARIA MAKILING discovered?

The wreck of the MARIA MAKILING was discovered in 1990.

What country did the MARIA MAKILING belong to?

The MARIA MAKILING belonged to PA.

What cargo was the MARIA MAKILING carrying?

The MARIA MAKILING was carrying timber,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the MARIA MAKILING?

The MARIA MAKILING had a tonnage of 3836 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIA MAKILING?

The MARIA MAKILING is classified as a motor vessel.

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