Where is the PHILIPPINE MERCHANT wreck located?

The PHILIPPINE MERCHANT wreck is located at coordinates 18 22.243 N,121 37.103 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PHILIPPINE MERCHANT?

The seabed around the PHILIPPINE MERCHANT lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

The PHILIPPINE MERCHANT sank on Nov 16, 1956.

The wreck of the PHILIPPINE MERCHANT was discovered in 1957.

The PHILIPPINE MERCHANT had a tonnage of 3280 tons.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Philippine merchant Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	18 22.243 N,121 37.103 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 18.370717 Longitude: 121.618383
Water Depth	2 m
Water Level Effect	covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum	Mean Lower Low Water
Name	PHILIPPINE MERCHANT
Tonnage	3280
Tonnage Type	gross
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Nov 16, 1956
Bottom Texture	Mud
Original Detection Year	1957
Last Detection Year	2021
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	H7135/56 15.8.57 REPORTED ASHORE OFF N COAST OF LUZON SINCE NOVEMBER 16TH; NOTHING FURTHER RECEIVED. VESSEL MAY BE SALVED. LIES BETWEEN APARRI AND BUGUEY IN 182000N, 1214500E APPROX. (LL). NCA. H7135/56 24.10.57 ST IN 182218N, 1213706E. (TOKYO NM 1083/57). - NM 2514/57. H4494/63 26.11.63 ST CHARTED IN 182215N, 1213706E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 989.
Last Amended Date	Dec 8, 2021

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