Wilcon 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wilcon 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 32 N,123 43 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.533333
  • Longitude: 123.716667
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILCON 1
Type roll on-roll off
Flag PH
Length 107.3 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 4210
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers,vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1994
Original Detection Year 1994
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH552/500/03 3.11.94 SANK IN 093200N, 1234300 [UND] PA. (LL 18 & 20.10.94). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 1, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BURST INTO FLAMES AT 1030, 15 OCT. CREW UNABLE TO CONTROL FIRE AND ABANDONED THE VESSEL IN THE VICINITY OF PAMLICAN ISLET, SW BOHOL. 13 EMPTY CONTAINERS AFLOAT. SANK 4 MILES OFF DULJO POINT WHILE BEING TOWED BY TUGS GLORIO AND IGOROT. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the WILCON 1 wreck located?

The WILCON 1 wreck is located at coordinates 9 32 N,123 43 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WILCON 1?

The seabed around the WILCON 1 lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the WILCON 1 sink?

The WILCON 1 sank on Oct 15, 1994.

When was the wreck of the WILCON 1 discovered?

The wreck of the WILCON 1 was discovered in 1994.

What country did the WILCON 1 belong to?

The WILCON 1 belonged to PH.

What cargo was the WILCON 1 carrying?

The WILCON 1 was carrying containers,vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the WILCON 1?

The WILCON 1 had a tonnage of 4210 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILCON 1?

The WILCON 1 is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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