St Mary Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
St mary Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
20 35.75 N,116 50.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.595833
  • Longitude: 116.843333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST MARY
Type motor vessel
Flag PH
Tonnage 200
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 20, 1986
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2500/74 3.2.87 H2500/74 3.2.87 LOCATED BY AIRCRAFT IN 203642N, 1165224E. SITTING HIGH UP ON SOLID ROCKS. (LL, 22.12.86). LATITUDE GIVEN AS 203551N, BUT LONGITUDE WAS UNREADABLE. (HMS PLOVER, SIGNAL DTD 23.12.86). NCA YET. H3051/87 11.8.87 H3051/87 11.8.87 DESCRIBED AS 150FT WOODEN, BUT VERY WELL BUILT, PHILIPPINE VESSEL. OBSERVED 20.7.87 IN 203545N, 1165036E APPROX. (LT CDR M CRITCHLEY, 24.7.87). - NM 2593/87.
Last Amended Date Aug 11, 1987

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED ON PRATAS REEF, WHEN RADAR FAILED. REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN DRUG SMUGGLING. (LL).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the ST MARY wreck located?

The ST MARY wreck is located at coordinates 20 35.75 N,116 50.6 E.

When did the ST MARY sink?

The ST MARY sank on Dec 20, 1986.

When was the wreck of the ST MARY discovered?

The wreck of the ST MARY was discovered in 1987.

What country did the ST MARY belong to?

The ST MARY belonged to PH.

What was the tonnage of the ST MARY?

The ST MARY had a tonnage of 200 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST MARY?

The ST MARY is classified as a motor vessel.