Philippine Merchant Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Philippine merchant Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		18 22.243 N,121 37.103 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 18.370717
  • Longitude: 121.618383
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name PHILIPPINE MERCHANT
Tonnage 3280
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 16, 1956
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 8, 2021

Surveying Details

H7135/56 15.8.57 REPORTED ASHORE OFF N COAST OF LUZON SINCE NOVEMBER 16TH; NOTHING FURTHER RECEIVED. VESSEL MAY BE SALVED. LIES BETWEEN APARRI AND BUGUEY IN 182000N, 1214500E APPROX. (LL). NCA. H7135/56 24.10.57 ST IN 182218N, 1213706E. (TOKYO NM 1083/57). - NM 2514/57. H4494/63 26.11.63 ST CHARTED IN 182215N, 1213706E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 989.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 18 22.243 N,121 37.103 E
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FAQ

Where is the PHILIPPINE MERCHANT wreck located?

The PHILIPPINE MERCHANT wreck is located at coordinates 18 22.243 N,121 37.103 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PHILIPPINE MERCHANT?

The seabed around the PHILIPPINE MERCHANT lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the PHILIPPINE MERCHANT sink?

The PHILIPPINE MERCHANT sank on Nov 16, 1956.

When was the wreck of the PHILIPPINE MERCHANT discovered?

The wreck of the PHILIPPINE MERCHANT was discovered in 1957.

What was the tonnage of the PHILIPPINE MERCHANT?

The PHILIPPINE MERCHANT had a tonnage of 3280 tons.

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