Virginia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Virginia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 41 N,122 7 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.683333
  • Longitude: 122.116667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name VIRGINIA
Type merchant vessel
Flag PH
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 1, 1991
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH552/350/01 16.5.91 AGROUND OFF TABLAS ISLAND. (LL, 7.5.91). POSN 124100N, 1220700E. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 8, 2019

Circumstances of loss

7.5.91 RAN AGROUND OFF TABLAS ISLAND, AFTER BEING BATTERED BY LARGE WAVES AND WHILE ON VOYAGE MINDORO TO SAMARA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VIRGINIA CHUA, MINDORO. (LL, 7.5.91)

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FAQ

Where is the VIRGINIA wreck located?

The VIRGINIA wreck is located at coordinates 12 41 N,122 7 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VIRGINIA?

The seabed around the VIRGINIA lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the VIRGINIA sink?

The VIRGINIA sank on May 1, 1991.

When was the wreck of the VIRGINIA discovered?

The wreck of the VIRGINIA was discovered in 1991.

What country did the VIRGINIA belong to?

The VIRGINIA belonged to PH.

What type of wreck is the VIRGINIA?

The VIRGINIA is classified as a merchant vessel.

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