Palawan Princess Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Palawan princess Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 54.55 N,119 29.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.909167
  • Longitude: 119.491667
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PALAWAN PRINCESS
Type roll on-roll off
Flag PH
Length 85.3 m
Width 12 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1232
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 10, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH552/350/01 24.5.90 HH552/350/01 24.5.90 BEACHED ON PASIG SHOAL IN 4FMS. (LL18.4.90). REFLOATING DISCOUNTED. VESSEL REPORTED CTL AND BEYOND ECONOMICAL REPAIR. (LL 7.5.90). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 25, 2005

Circumstances of loss

EX-DONA SUSANA '89, EX-DONA VINCENTA '80, EX-CAPTAIN KERMADEC '74, EX-CAPITAINE NEMO '74, EX-ATLANTA '73, EX-ENEE '67. BUILT IN 1956 BY S A DES ANCIEN CHANTIERS DUBIGEON, NANTS-CHANTENAY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SULPICIO LINES INC. PASSAGE ILOILO FOR PUERTO PRINCESA, PALAWAN. WAS HOLED AND ENGINE ROOM FLOODED. BEACHED TO AVOID SINKING. I.5MTR DIAMETER HOLD IN PORT FWD CARGO HOLD. DECLARED CTL AND ABANDONED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the PALAWAN PRINCESS wreck located?

The PALAWAN PRINCESS wreck is located at coordinates 9 54.55 N,119 29.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PALAWAN PRINCESS?

The seabed around the PALAWAN PRINCESS lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the PALAWAN PRINCESS sink?

The PALAWAN PRINCESS sank on Apr 10, 1990.

When was the wreck of the PALAWAN PRINCESS discovered?

The wreck of the PALAWAN PRINCESS was discovered in 1990.

What country did the PALAWAN PRINCESS belong to?

The PALAWAN PRINCESS belonged to PH.

What was the tonnage of the PALAWAN PRINCESS?

The PALAWAN PRINCESS had a tonnage of 1232 tons.

What type of wreck is the PALAWAN PRINCESS?

The PALAWAN PRINCESS is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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