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San Quintin Wreck (Grande Island)

14° 45.4′ N · 120° 14.0′ E

The Spanish ship San Quintín, a wooden vessel scuttled in 1898 to block a passage beside Grande and Chiquita islands against the American fleet. It is the oldest known wreck in Subic Bay.

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OSM marks 'San Quentin (Sunken Tin)' at 14.7573°N 120.2338°E, south-east of Grande Island. Wikipedia: scuttled by the Spanish in 1898 to block the passage between Grande and Chiquita islands. Wikivoyage: the oldest known wreck in Subic, a wooden gunboat. Little remains above the bottom; depth not documented in the sources used. Lies at the bay entrance, so watch for ship traffic.

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Spanish-American War history