Maria Pilar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Maria pilar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 43.3 N,120 23 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.721667
  • Longitude: 120.383333
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIA PILAR
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 106.1 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3961
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 30, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4040/85 24.11.88 H4040/85 24.11.88 SANK OFF CABUGAO, NORTHERN ILOCOS SUR PROVINCE, NW PHILIPPINES. (LL, 3.11.88). NCA YET. H4040/85 9.1.89 H4040/85 9.1.89 SANK WHILE ANCHORED APPROX 4 NAUTICAL MILES SSW OF SALOMAGUE, CABUGAO, ILOCOS PROVINCE. (LL, 22.11.88). INS AS DWPA IN 174318N, 1202300E [UND]. - NM 177/89. H2 8.6.04 8.6.04 SHOWN AS DW IN 1743.198N, 12023.087E [WGD] ON PHILIPPINE ENC PH2NLZ40 (NORTHERN LUZON, 1:800,000) [EDN 1 DTD 2003]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 9, 1989

Circumstances of loss

EX-LAKSANA III '86. BUILT IN 1979 BY ASAKAWA ZOSEN, IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HK HIONG GUAN LINES CORPORATION. PASSAGE MALAYSIA FOR SOUTH KOREA. HAD INGRESS OF WATER IN HEAVY SEAS. SUBSEQUENTLY LISTED AND SANK WHILE AT ANCHOR WHILE SHELTERING FROM A TYPHOON. NO MEN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the MARIA PILAR wreck located?

The MARIA PILAR wreck is located at coordinates 17 43.3 N,120 23 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIA PILAR?

The seabed around the MARIA PILAR lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the MARIA PILAR sink?

The MARIA PILAR sank on Oct 30, 1988.

When was the wreck of the MARIA PILAR discovered?

The wreck of the MARIA PILAR was discovered in 1988.

What country did the MARIA PILAR belong to?

The MARIA PILAR belonged to PA.

What cargo was the MARIA PILAR carrying?

The MARIA PILAR was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the MARIA PILAR?

The MARIA PILAR had a tonnage of 3961 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIA PILAR?

The MARIA PILAR is classified as a carrier.

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