Second Thomas Shoal

Second Thomas Shoal is a submerged reef located in the Spratly Islands. The Philippines first took possession of the feature in 1999. The Philippine outpost on Second Thomas Shoal is the BRP Sierra Madre, a Philippine Navy transport ship intentionally grounded on the reef and maintained by a contingent of marines. The Sierra Madre can be seen below in the detail gallery.

U.S. Board of Geographic Names: Second Thomas Shoal

China: Ren’ai Jiao, 仁爱礁

Philippines: Ayungin Shoal

Taiwan: Ren’ai Ansha, 仁愛暗沙

Vietnam: Bãi Cỏ Mây

Occupied by: Philippines

Legal Status: Low-tide elevation

GPS: 9° 43' 57" N, 115° 51' 51" E