Second Thomas Shoal

English Proper noun second Thomas shoal A shoal in the Spratly Islands of the South China Sea. en July 11, 2016 Ben Bohane South China Sea: Out to sea for the Philippines ABC News https://www.abc.net.au/news/2016-07-11/south-china-sea-philippines-resupply-sierra-madre/7583734 This time they head for Filipino marines on a beached landing craft known as the Sierra Madre on Second Thomas Shoal. en February 22, 2023 Jim Gomez; Edna Tarigan Philippines eyes South China Sea patrols with US, Australia AP News https://apnews.com/article/d6663ef75d6328b21e566185e1b0e382 The Feb. 6 incident off Second Thomas Shoal briefly blinded some of the Filipino crew and prompted Manila to file a strongly worded diplomatic protest. en March 23, 2024 Reuters China coastguard uses water cannons against Philippine ships in South China Sea Reuters https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-coast-guard-says-it-took-measures-against-philippine-vessels-south-china-2024-03-23/ The incident occurred in the Second Thomas Shoal and Spratly Islands waters, according to the Chinese coastguard. Synonyms Ayungin Shoal