Tacloban Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Tacloban Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 3 N,121 42 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.050000
  • Longitude: 121.700000
Water Depth 475 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TACLOBAN
Type merchant vessel
Flag PH
Length 53.6 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 693
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 5, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.8.72 REPORTED SUNK IN 130300N, 1210402E APPROX. (LL). POSN QUOTED PLOTS ON LAND. FILING POSN: 130300N, 1214200E.
Last Amended Date Nov 18, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY WHEELER SHIP BUILDING CORP., WHITESTONE. SANK WHILST ON PASSAGE SURIGAO AND CEBU TO MANILA, SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER IN THE TABLAS STRAIT, 120M S OF MANILA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HIJOS DE F. ESCANO INC.. ALL 19 PASSENGERS AND 48 CREW RESCUED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the TACLOBAN wreck located?

The TACLOBAN wreck is located at coordinates 13 3 N,121 42 E.

How deep is the seabed around the TACLOBAN?

The seabed around the TACLOBAN lies at approximately 475 meters deep.

When did the TACLOBAN sink?

The TACLOBAN sank on Oct 5, 1971.

When was the wreck of the TACLOBAN discovered?

The wreck of the TACLOBAN was discovered in 1971.

What country did the TACLOBAN belong to?

The TACLOBAN belonged to PH.

What cargo was the TACLOBAN carrying?

The TACLOBAN was carrying general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the TACLOBAN?

The TACLOBAN had a tonnage of 693 tons.

What type of wreck is the TACLOBAN?

The TACLOBAN is classified as a merchant vessel.

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