Dona Paz Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Dona paz Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 10 N,121 40 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.166667
  • Longitude: 121.666667
Water Depth 530 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DONA PAZ
Type ferry
Flag PH
Length 93 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 2324
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 20, 1987
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4805/87 2.2.88 SANK OFF DUMALI POINT, MINDORO ISLAND, ABOUT 11M OFF ISLAND OF MARINDUQUE IN 530MTRS OF WATER. (LL, 22.12.87). POSN 131000N, 1214000E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-HIMEYURI MARU, EX-DON SULPICIO. BUILT IN 1963 BY ONOMICHI ZOSEN KK, ONOMICHI, JAPAN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SULPICIO LINES, INC. PASSAGE TACLOBAN, LEYTE FOR MANILASANK. FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH PHILIPPINE M TANKER VICTOR. BOTH VESSELS SANK. IN TOTAL 4386 LIVES LOST, 26 RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the DONA PAZ wreck located?

The DONA PAZ wreck is located at coordinates 13 10 N,121 40 E.

How deep is the seabed around the DONA PAZ?

The seabed around the DONA PAZ lies at approximately 530 meters deep.

When did the DONA PAZ sink?

The DONA PAZ sank on Dec 20, 1987.

When was the wreck of the DONA PAZ discovered?

The wreck of the DONA PAZ was discovered in 1987.

What country did the DONA PAZ belong to?

The DONA PAZ belonged to PH.

What was the tonnage of the DONA PAZ?

The DONA PAZ had a tonnage of 2324 tons.

What type of wreck is the DONA PAZ?

The DONA PAZ is classified as a ferry.

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