Panay Fishing Boats - Pandan, Philippines - Shipwrecks on Waymarking.com

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The Bugang River, which has one both national and international awards as the cleanest inland waterway in the Philippines, forms a large, protected lagoon at is mouth offering natural protection for the fishing boats in the region. During times of storms, many of the local boats seek safe harbor here, but the powerful winds of Typhoon Fengshen (also nicknamed "Frank") proved too much for this boats.

The best way to view this shipwrecks is to take one of the four-hour trips up the Bugang River from nearby Phaidon Resort. There are other tour operators, and there is also access to these riverside villages from the main road.

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One of the many fishing boats that anchor here.

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Another grounded boat a little further up the river.

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Tending to the fishing nets.

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A church nearby face the sea, damaged by Typhoon Frank.

Date of Shipwreck: June 21, 2008 Type of Boat: Powerboat Military or Civilian: Civilian Cause of Shipwreck: Typhoon Accessibility: Accessible via boat tour from Phaidon Resort and other places, or overland from the main highway near Santa Rosario. Diving Permitted: yes

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