Holy James Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Holy james Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 16.867 N,123 53.492 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.281117
  • Longitude: 123.891533
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Mean Lower Low Water
Name HOLY JAMES
Type motor vessel
Flag PH
Tonnage 180
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 056DEGS, 4680FT FROM KAWIT LT PIER, CEBU. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H2439/64 1.5.72 DW IN 101652N, 1235329.5E, OR 234.5DEGS, 3100FT FROM NO.4 BN. (MANILA NM 4/72) - NM 869/72. 12.7.73 SHOWN AS ST ON PC & GS 4427 [1973 EDN]. NCA. H2439/64 9.1.74 REPORTED AS REMOVED BY PHILIPPINE PILOT. (HMAS PARRAMATTA HN DTD 4.12.73) NCA YET. H2439/64 16.8.74 DELETE. (MANILA NM 023/74) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 1723/74.
Last Amended Date Nov 30, 2004

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOLY LINES, SANK OFF KAWIT ISLAND CEBU, FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH INTER-ISLAND VESSEL SWEET RIDE. OVER 61 RESCUED, 7LIVES LOST, 10 MISSING. (LLOYDS VOL 206 & 208)

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FAQ

Where is the HOLY JAMES wreck located?

The HOLY JAMES wreck is located at coordinates 10 16.867 N,123 53.492 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HOLY JAMES?

The seabed around the HOLY JAMES lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the HOLY JAMES sink?

The HOLY JAMES sank on Dec 24, 1971.

When was the wreck of the HOLY JAMES discovered?

The wreck of the HOLY JAMES was discovered in 1971.

What country did the HOLY JAMES belong to?

The HOLY JAMES belonged to PH.

What cargo was the HOLY JAMES carrying?

The HOLY JAMES was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the HOLY JAMES?

The HOLY JAMES had a tonnage of 180 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOLY JAMES?

The HOLY JAMES is classified as a motor vessel.

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