Thita Horizon Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
|
Thita horizon Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
17 32.5 N,120 21.3 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 2 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | THITA HORIZON |
| Type | ferry |
| Flag | VC |
| Length | 64 m |
| Width | 11.3 m |
| Draught | 3.7 |
| Tonnage | 997 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jul 18, 1988 |
| Original Detection Year | 1988 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | H1274/88 25.7.88 H1274/88 25.7.88 AGROUND OFF CAOAYAN, ILOCOS SUR PROVINCE, LUZON. (LL 21.7.88). FOR FILING ONLY. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 31, 2006 |
Circumstances of loss
REPORTED LOSING RUDDER CONTROL WHILE BEING BATTERED BY LARGE WAVES DURING TYPHOON 'WARREN'. WAS DRIVEN AGROUND AND ABANDONED. (LL).
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