Pioneer Leyte Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Pioneer leyte Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 33.208 N,120 51.588 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.553467
  • Longitude: 120.859800
Wreck Depth 7.6 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name PIONEER LEYTE
Type ferry
Flag PH
Tonnage 1051
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1966
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4171/63 25.11.66 DW 143326N, 1205142E. (US NM7 184/66). - NM 2207/66. H4171/63 20.12.66 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 4.25FMS IN 143318.6N, 1205130E. (MANILA NM 136/66). - NM 51/67. H4171/63 17.2.67 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 4.75FMS. (MANILA NM 149/66). BR STD. H4171/63 6.4.67 BR CAN BUOY LAID CLOSE W OF WK. (MANILA NM 177/67). - NM 743/67. H4171/63 22.10.67 SHOWN AS WK 4FMS 1FT, MARKED BY BR CAN LT BUOY, FL.R.2S. 2C NE ON US 14243. NC 3487. 11.1.72 SHOWN AS WK 5FMS 0FT, NO BUOY, ON PHILIPPINES C&GS 4255 [1971 EDN]. NCA, SMALL SCALE. 16.11.72 SHOWN AS WK 7.6 MTRS IN 143318.6N, 1205130E [LUZ], NO BUOY, ON PHILIPPINES C&GS 4243. NC 3487.. H4 24.5.04 SHOWN AS WK 7.6MTRS IN 1433.208N, 12051.588E [WGD] ON PHILIPPINES ENC PH4MCT40 (MANILA TO CAVITE, 1:30000) [EDN 1 DTD 2003]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Sep 12, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1945. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PILIPINAS PIONEER LINES LTD. BROKE IN TWO AND SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH AMERICAN SS GOLDEN STATE. 172 PASSENGERS & CREW RESCUED, 81 LOST. (MSD).

General Comments

UK NM 1119/23

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 14 33.208 N,120 51.588 E
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FAQ

Where is the PIONEER LEYTE wreck located?

The PIONEER LEYTE wreck is located at coordinates 14 33.208 N,120 51.588 E.

How deep is the PIONEER LEYTE and where exactly is it located?

The PIONEER LEYTE lies at a depth of about 7.6 meters and is located at coordinates 14 33.208 N,120 51.588 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PIONEER LEYTE?

The seabed around the PIONEER LEYTE lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the PIONEER LEYTE sink?

The PIONEER LEYTE sank on Oct 22, 1966.

When was the wreck of the PIONEER LEYTE discovered?

The wreck of the PIONEER LEYTE was discovered in 1966.

What country did the PIONEER LEYTE belong to?

The PIONEER LEYTE belonged to PH.

What was the tonnage of the PIONEER LEYTE?

The PIONEER LEYTE had a tonnage of 1051 tons.

What type of wreck is the PIONEER LEYTE?

The PIONEER LEYTE is classified as a ferry.

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