Romblon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Romblon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 26.249 N,121 12.999 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.437483
  • Longitude: 121.216650
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name ROMBLON
Type motor vessel
Flag PH
Length 67.1 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 3.7
Orientation 157
Tonnage 755
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 10, 1974
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2016

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck ROMBLON is a charted underwater obstruction located off the coast of Silonay Island in the Philippines. The wreck is situated at precise geographical coordinates 13 26.249 N, 121 12.999 E. Historically recorded as a vessel that caught fire and capsized, the wreck currently lies in deeper water. Official hydrographic surveys from the UK Hydrographic Office and NGA identify the site as a dangerous wreck due to its position and partial visibility during low tide. The ROMBLON shipwreck remains a significant maritime feature for navigation near Silonay Island, with its current status and location officially updated to ensure safe passage for vessels in the surrounding waters.

Surveying Details

10.4.74 REPORTED ON FIRE 9.4.74, HEADED FOR SILONAY ISLAND FOR BEACHING. HOWEVER, ENGINE BROKE DOWN, VESSEL DRIFTED, TOUCHING BOTTOM IN 132648N, 1211302E & FINALLY CAPSIZED ON PORTSIDE WITH PORTION OF STARBOARD SIDE VISIBLE. LATER REPORTED 90DEGS ON PORTSIDE ON S SIDE OF SILONAY ISLAND HEADING SSE. (LL 216). NCA. 28.10.74 NO ATTEMPTS TO SALVE. WRECK NOW REPORTED FURTHER CAPSIZED INTO DEEPER WATER WITH HULL STILL PARTIALLY VISIBLE AT LOW TIDE. ATTEMPTS BY OWNERS TO SELL VESSEL 'AS IS, WHERE SHE LIES'. (LL 218). NCA. HH552/705/02 25.2.94 DW IN 132624N, 1211254E. (WRECKS SECTION). - NM BLOCK 808/94 & BR STD 972. HH5/705/03 8.3.00 NM ACTION FOR BA 972. - NM 1016/00. 26.6.04 [WGD] POSN: 1326.264N, 12113.001E. NC 4490. SEP 2015/000280420 23.2.16 SHOWN AS DW IN 1326.249N, 12112.999E [WGD] ON USA (NGA) 91300 [4TH ED, COR 19.12.15]. AMEND TO REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1944 BY HIGGINS INDUSTRIES, INC, NEW ORLEANS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMPANIA MARITIMA. PASSAGE MANILA FOR CATBALOGAN, TACLOBAN & NASIPIT. CAUGHT FIRE & WAS DIVERTED TO SILONAY ISLAND. HOWEVER, WHEN 2M FROM THE ISLAND, THE ENGINE BROKE DOWN. THE VESSEL DRIFTED & TOUCHED BOTTOM IN 132648N, 1211302E. SUBSEQUENTLY ABANDONED BY CREW & PASSENGERS, THE VESSEL CONTINUED TO BLAZE UNTIL CAPSIZING THE FOLLOWING DAY. WRECK DECLARED CTL. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 13 26.249 N,121 12.999 E
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FAQ

Where is the ROMBLON wreck located?

The ROMBLON wreck is located at coordinates 13 26.249 N,121 12.999 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ROMBLON?

The seabed around the ROMBLON lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ROMBLON sink?

The ROMBLON sank on Apr 10, 1974.

When was the wreck of the ROMBLON discovered?

The wreck of the ROMBLON was discovered in 1974.

What country did the ROMBLON belong to?

The ROMBLON belonged to PH.

What cargo was the ROMBLON carrying?

The ROMBLON was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ROMBLON?

The ROMBLON had a tonnage of 755 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROMBLON?

The ROMBLON is classified as a motor vessel.

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