PRINCESS OF THE PACIFIC (New Queen Coral -93) – passenger/vehicle ferry “owned by Sulpicio Lines Inc., Philippines. Reported to have grounded 24/6/2004 at Nogas Island (Philippines) in position 10.25N, 121.55E following engine problems. The hull is holed and the engine room is flooded and salvage is likely to take some weeks. The passengers and crew were rescued. She was on passage from Manila for Zamboanga (Philippines)”
REF: World Ship Society’s Marine News September 2004 Vol. 58 No.9
“Initial attempts at refloating proved unsuccessful as tow lines broke on two occasions. All cargo has been transferred to a salvage barge in preparation for another attempt.”
REF: World Ship Society’s Marine News October 2004 Vol. 58 No.10