Rcj Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Rcj Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
12 9 N,121 18 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 75 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | RCJ |
| Type | ferry |
| Flag | PH |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 18, 1988 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Original Detection Year | 1988 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H4805/87 30.1.89 SANK BETWEEN MINDORO AND SEMIRARA ISLANDS, 4M FROM THE FORMER. (LL, 20 & 21.12.88). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 18, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
SANK DUE TO STRONG WINDS AND LARGE WAVES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MAGNO BLANCO, ANTIQUE. 51 OF 53 PEOPLE ON BOARD MISSING. (LL).
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General Comments
WOODEN HULL