Mv Princess Of The Stars Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Mv princess of the stars Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 21.17 N,122 32.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.352833
  • Longitude: 122.541667
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name MV PRINCESS OF THE STARS
Type roll on-roll off
Flag PH
Tonnage 23824
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 2008
Original Detection Year 2008
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers BUOYED
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2010

Surveying Details

16.8.10 SEP 2010/000131466 16.8.10 ST IN APPROX 1221.25N, 12232.42E [LUZ] IN GEN DEPTH OF 11.58MTRS. WK OF THE 'MV PRINCESS'. TWO TEMPORARY BUOYS INSTALLED FORE & AFT. INS AS ST IN 1221.17N, 12232.50E [WGD]. - NM 4446/10.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1984. OWNED BY SULPICIO LINES. ON PASSAGE MANILA TO CEBU. GROUNDED FOLLOWING ENGINE TROUBLE IN BAD WEATHER. SUBSEQUENTLY SANK WITH LOSS OVER 800 LIVES, AT LEAST 38 SURVIVORS. (LL JULY 4TH 2008, & BBC)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 12 21.17 N,122 32.5 E
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FAQ

Where is the MV PRINCESS OF THE STARS wreck located?

The MV PRINCESS OF THE STARS wreck is located at coordinates 12 21.17 N,122 32.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MV PRINCESS OF THE STARS?

The seabed around the MV PRINCESS OF THE STARS lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the MV PRINCESS OF THE STARS sink?

The MV PRINCESS OF THE STARS sank on Jun 21, 2008.

When was the wreck of the MV PRINCESS OF THE STARS discovered?

The wreck of the MV PRINCESS OF THE STARS was discovered in 2008.

What country did the MV PRINCESS OF THE STARS belong to?

The MV PRINCESS OF THE STARS belonged to PH.

What was the tonnage of the MV PRINCESS OF THE STARS?

The MV PRINCESS OF THE STARS had a tonnage of 23824 tons.

What type of wreck is the MV PRINCESS OF THE STARS?

The MV PRINCESS OF THE STARS is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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