Offshore B-7502 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Offshore b-7502 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
13 23.8 N,121 14.3 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.396667
  • Longitude: 121.238333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name OFFSHORE B-7502
Type barge
Flag PH
Tonnage 391
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products,scrap metal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1986
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3763/73 21.2.86 BARGE FOUND STRANDED & PARTLY SUNK AT RIVER MOUTH, ABOUT 1M FROM SHORE, S OF SILONAY, IN 132348N, 1211418E APPROX. LYING ON SANDY/MUD SEABEDFROM STERN TO MIDSHIPS. (LL, 1.2.86) NCA YET. [NO DATE] SALVAGE OF CARGO TO COMMENCE IN MAR '86. (LLOYDS VOL.263) NCA. 14.4.86 [NO DATE] REFLOATED ON 14.4.86, CARGO REMOVED. BARGE TO BE TOWED TO MANILA. (LLOYDS VOL.264) NCA, AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Aug 3, 2009

Circumstances of loss

14.4.86 BUILT 1980, OWNED BY OFFSHORE INDUSTRIES INC, METRO MANILA. PASSAGE MANILA FOR ILIGAN IN TOW OF TUG OFFSHORE 702. TOW PARTED, DRIFTED ASHORE & GROUNDED AS SILONAY, CALAPAN MINDORO. REFLOATED 14.4.86 & TOWED TO MANILA. (LLOYDS VOLS. 263 & 264)

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FAQ

Where is the OFFSHORE B-7502 wreck located?

The OFFSHORE B-7502 wreck is located at coordinates 13 23.8 N,121 14.3 E.

How deep is the seabed around the OFFSHORE B-7502?

The seabed around the OFFSHORE B-7502 lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the OFFSHORE B-7502 sink?

The OFFSHORE B-7502 sank on Jan 9, 1986.

When was the wreck of the OFFSHORE B-7502 discovered?

The wreck of the OFFSHORE B-7502 was discovered in 1986.

What country did the OFFSHORE B-7502 belong to?

The OFFSHORE B-7502 belonged to PH.

What cargo was the OFFSHORE B-7502 carrying?

The OFFSHORE B-7502 was carrying metal: concentrate and products,scrap metal.

What was the tonnage of the OFFSHORE B-7502?

The OFFSHORE B-7502 had a tonnage of 391 tons.

What type of wreck is the OFFSHORE B-7502?

The OFFSHORE B-7502 is classified as a barge.