Dona Marilyn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dona marilyn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 50 N,124 10 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.833333
  • Longitude: 124.166667
Water Depth 250 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name DONA MARILYN
Type merchant vessel
Flag PH
Length 97.6 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 8.1
Tonnage 2855
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 24, 1988
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4805/87 28.11.88 H4805/87 28.11.88 SANK ABOUT 5M FROM ALMAGRO. SOME SURVIVORS WERE FOUND ON MARIPIPI AND SAMBAWAN ISLANDS. (LL, 25-27.10.88) NCA, POSN 1150.00N, 12410.00E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 28, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX- DONA ANA '80, EX- OTOHIME MARU '76, BUILT 1966 BY ONOMICHI ZOSEN K.K.. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SULPICIO LINES. PASSAGE MANILA FOR TACLOBRAN. CAPSIZED AND SANK AFTER BEING STRUCK BY GIANT WAVES DURING TYPHOON 'RUBY' IN VICINITY OF MANOCMANOC & GIGANTANGAN ISLANDS. OVER 200 LIVES WERE LOST. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the DONA MARILYN wreck located?

The DONA MARILYN wreck is located at coordinates 11 50 N,124 10 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DONA MARILYN?

The seabed around the DONA MARILYN lies at approximately 250 meters deep.

When did the DONA MARILYN sink?

The DONA MARILYN sank on Oct 24, 1988.

When was the wreck of the DONA MARILYN discovered?

The wreck of the DONA MARILYN was discovered in 1988.

What country did the DONA MARILYN belong to?

The DONA MARILYN belonged to PH.

What cargo was the DONA MARILYN carrying?

The DONA MARILYN was carrying personnel.

What was the tonnage of the DONA MARILYN?

The DONA MARILYN had a tonnage of 2855 tons.

What type of wreck is the DONA MARILYN?

The DONA MARILYN is classified as a merchant vessel.

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