Virgen De La Paz (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Virgen de la paz (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		14 26.91 N,120 42.88 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 14.448500
  • Longitude: 120.714667
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name VIRGEN DE LA PAZ (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag PH
Length 71.9 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 997
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 28, 1990
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH552/350/01 25.5.90 SANK OFF CORREGIDOR ISLAND, MANILA BAY. (LL, 3.5.90). NCA YET. HH552/350/01 13.9.90 DW PA IN 142700N, 1204248E [LUZ]. (PC & GS NM 12(33)90). - NM 2803/90. 18.4.05 [WGD] POSN BY GEO-REFERENCING: 1426.910N, 12042.880E. NC 4491.
Last Amended Date Sep 12, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1968 BY ASAKAWA ZOSEN K K, IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HIJOS DE F ESCANO INC. ENGAGED ON INTER-ISLAND SERVICE BETWEEN MANILA, CEBU, SURIGAO & BUTUAN. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH CHINESE RO-RO MV NEN JIANG OFF CORREGIDOR ISLAND, MANILA BAY. 6 OF 21 CREW LOST. (MSD).

General Comments

UK NM 1119/23

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 14 26.91 N,120 42.88 E
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FAQ

Where is the VIRGEN DE LA PAZ (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The VIRGEN DE LA PAZ (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 14 26.91 N,120 42.88 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VIRGEN DE LA PAZ (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the VIRGEN DE LA PAZ (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the VIRGEN DE LA PAZ (PROBABLY) sink?

The VIRGEN DE LA PAZ (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 28, 1990.

When was the wreck of the VIRGEN DE LA PAZ (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the VIRGEN DE LA PAZ (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1990.

What country did the VIRGEN DE LA PAZ (PROBABLY) belong to?

The VIRGEN DE LA PAZ (PROBABLY) belonged to PH.

What cargo was the VIRGEN DE LA PAZ (PROBABLY) carrying?

The VIRGEN DE LA PAZ (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the VIRGEN DE LA PAZ (PROBABLY)?

The VIRGEN DE LA PAZ (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 997 tons.

What type of wreck is the VIRGEN DE LA PAZ (PROBABLY)?

The VIRGEN DE LA PAZ (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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