Sweet Sail Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Sweet sail Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		12 51.5 N,123 12 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 12.858333
  • Longitude: 123.200000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SWEET SAIL
Type motor vessel
Flag PH
Length 54.9 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 591
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 11, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2006

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the vessel SWEET SAIL is located at coordinates 12 51.5 N, 123 12 E near Malapingan Point, Burias Island, Philippines. Historically documented as an underwater obstruction, the SWEET SAIL was reported aground with a flooded engine room on September 18, 1985. The vessel was subsequently refloated shortly after the incident. While the site was originally charted as a maritime hazard, it is currently listed as no longer a danger to navigation at these coordinates. This information serves as a historical reference for maritime navigation, surveying, and wreck documentation in the vicinity of Burias Island.

Surveying Details

H3763/73 18.9.85 H3763/73 18.9.85 AGROUND, WITH ENGINE ROOM FLOODED, AT MALAPINGAN POINT, BURIAS ISLAND. (LL 15 & 31.8.85). NCA YET. 18.9.85 18.9.85 REFLOATED. (LL 18.9.85).

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED WHILE ON PASSAGE CATBALOGAN, SAMAR, FOR MANILA.

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FAQ

Where is the SWEET SAIL wreck located?

The SWEET SAIL wreck is located at coordinates 12 51.5 N,123 12 E.

When did the SWEET SAIL sink?

The SWEET SAIL sank on Aug 11, 1985.

When was the wreck of the SWEET SAIL discovered?

The wreck of the SWEET SAIL was discovered in 1985.

What country did the SWEET SAIL belong to?

The SWEET SAIL belonged to PH.

What was the tonnage of the SWEET SAIL?

The SWEET SAIL had a tonnage of 591 tons.

What type of wreck is the SWEET SAIL?

The SWEET SAIL is classified as a motor vessel.

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