Bornion Tiga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Bornion tiga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 52.7 N,120 1.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.878333
  • Longitude: 120.031667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BORNION TIGA
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 105.2 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 7.3
Orientation 90
Tonnage 4725
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 6, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 9, 2002

Simplified Wreck Survey

Wreck BORNION TIGA, an underwater obstruction located at 13 52.7 N, 120 1.9 E in the West Philippine Sea near Lubang Island and Cabra Island. The vessel ran aground near Cabra Island, and salvage attempts were abandoned. The wreck structure includes an intact engine room and bow, with portions of the hull and accommodation visible, listing to starboard.

Surveying Details

H3763/73 21.7.87 AGROUND OFF CABRA ISLAND, NEAR LUBANG ISLAND. ALL DECK CARGO AND CONTENTS OF NO.2 HOLD WASHED AWAY. NO.1 HOLD LIKELY TO BREAK OPEN. CTL. (LL, 27 & 30.6.87). BR STD. H3763/73 25.8.87 HARD AGROUND IN 135242N, 1200148E. ONLY ENGINE ROOM AND BOW NOW REMAIN INTACT. (LL, 11.7.87 & 4.8.87). 1.9.87 SALVAGE ATTEMPTS ABANDONED. (MTL, JULY 1987). H3763/73 13.11.87 REPD AS ST PA. (US NM 91314/43/87). NFA. H4805/87 12.7.88 RADAR CONSPIC IN 135342N, 1200154E. PART OF HULL AND ACCOMMODATION VISIBLE LISTING TO STBD AND HEADING W. (MV ASIAN PEARL, HN 22.6.88). CHART AS ST RA CONSPIC - NM 2293/88.

Circumstances of loss

27.6.87 RAN AGROUND WHILE ON PASSAGE E. MALAYSIA TO KAOHSIUNG. (LL, 27.6.87). 11.7.87 WAS ON PASSAGE MIRI TO KAOHSIUNG. (LL, 11.7.87).

General Comments

PART OF HULL AND ACCOMMODATION VISIBLE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 13 52.7 N,120 1.9 E
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FAQ

Where is the BORNION TIGA wreck located?

The BORNION TIGA wreck is located at coordinates 13 52.7 N,120 1.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the BORNION TIGA?

The seabed around the BORNION TIGA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the BORNION TIGA sink?

The BORNION TIGA sank on Jun 6, 1987.

When was the wreck of the BORNION TIGA discovered?

The wreck of the BORNION TIGA was discovered in 1987.

What country did the BORNION TIGA belong to?

The BORNION TIGA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the BORNION TIGA carrying?

The BORNION TIGA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the BORNION TIGA?

The BORNION TIGA had a tonnage of 4725 tons.

What type of wreck is the BORNION TIGA?

The BORNION TIGA is classified as a motor vessel.

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