Balangiga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Balangiga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 6 N,125 19 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.100000
  • Longitude: 125.316667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name BALANGIGA
Type ferry
Flag PH
Length 22.3 m
Tonnage 35
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4805/87 25.10.88 H4805/87 25.10.88 SANK ABOUT 1M OFFSHORE NEAR LAWAAN VILLAGE, SAN PEDRO BAY, LEYTE GULF, ABOUT 30M FROM TACLOBAN. (LL, 17.10.88) NCA YET, POSN 110600N, 1251900E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2001

Circumstances of loss

17.10.88 CAPSIZED IN A STORM WHILE ON PASSAGE SAMAR PROVINCE TO TACLOBAN. VESSEL WAS ONLY AUTHORISED TO CARRY 34 PASSENGERS, BUT 51 LIVES WERE LOST & 78 RESCUED. (LL, 17.10.88)

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FAQ

Where is the BALANGIGA wreck located?

The BALANGIGA wreck is located at coordinates 11 6 N,125 19 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BALANGIGA?

The seabed around the BALANGIGA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the BALANGIGA sink?

The BALANGIGA sank on Oct 14, 1988.

When was the wreck of the BALANGIGA discovered?

The wreck of the BALANGIGA was discovered in 1988.

What country did the BALANGIGA belong to?

The BALANGIGA belonged to PH.

What cargo was the BALANGIGA carrying?

The BALANGIGA was carrying personnel.

What was the tonnage of the BALANGIGA?

The BALANGIGA had a tonnage of 35 tons.

What type of wreck is the BALANGIGA?

The BALANGIGA is classified as a ferry.

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