Wilcon Iii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Wilcon iii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 26 N,125 11 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.433333
  • Longitude: 125.183333
Water Depth 1450 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name WILCON III
Type motor vessel
Flag PH
Length 90.2 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2185
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 26, 1990
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH552/350/01 5.4.90 SANK IN 092600N, 1251100E. (LL 280). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-LEINSTER BAY '73, EX-LUZON TRANSPORT '75, EX-ZAMBOANGA CITY '79, EX-ZAMBOANGA '79, BUILT IN 1966 BY WERFT NOBISKRUG GMBH, RENDSBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILLIAM LINES INC. PASSAGE NASIPIT FOR CEBU. CAUGHT FIRE IN ENGINE-ROOM AND SANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the WILCON III wreck located?

The WILCON III wreck is located at coordinates 9 26 N,125 11 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WILCON III?

The seabed around the WILCON III lies at approximately 1450 meters deep.

When did the WILCON III sink?

The WILCON III sank on Feb 26, 1990.

When was the wreck of the WILCON III discovered?

The wreck of the WILCON III was discovered in 1990.

What country did the WILCON III belong to?

The WILCON III belonged to PH.

What was the tonnage of the WILCON III?

The WILCON III had a tonnage of 2185 tons.

What type of wreck is the WILCON III?

The WILCON III is classified as a motor vessel.

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