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Second Thomas Shoal

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A disputed reef in the Spratly Islands where the Philippines has maintained the grounded warship BRP Sierra Madre as a military outpost since 1999.

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Second Thomas Shoal ranks #63 of 389 in the Sandbar ranking, behind Snake Island (Vigan Island), ahead of Snake Island Sandbar.

Major Spratly flashpoint with grounded BRP Sierra Madre and high geopolitical visibility; quality judged through strategic importance.

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How good is Second Thomas Shoal?
Second Thomas Shoal scores 8.08/10 (Great) on Lunoo, making it a well-rated option in the Sandbar category. Major Spratly flashpoint with grounded BRP Sierra Madre and high geopolitical visibility; quality judged through strategic importance.
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See our alternatives page for Second Thomas Shoal for a ranked list with scores. Top alternatives include: Sabina Shoal, Mischief Reef, James Shoal.
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Is Second Thomas Shoal worth it in 2026?
With a score of 8.08/10, Second Thomas Shoal is highly rated in Sandbar. See all Sandbar ranked.

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