Philippine Leader (Stern Section) Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Philippine leader (stern section) Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
33 30 S,28 43 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 3350 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | PHILIPPINE LEADER (STERN SECTION) |
| Type | tanker |
| Flag | PH |
| Length | 256.3 m |
| Width | 39 m |
| Draught | 14.3 |
| Tonnage | 47485 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jun 26, 1973 |
| Original Detection Year | 1973 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 28.6.73 STERN SECTION SANK APPROX 50M SE OF EAST LONDON. (LL 212). POSN 333000S, 284300E FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Dec 28, 2006 |
Circumstances of loss
STERN SECTION BROKE AWAY & SANK APPROX 50M SE OF EAST LONDON. (LL).
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