Hmnls K-Xvii (Or K-17) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hmnls k-xvii (or k-17) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 10.107 N,104 12.785 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.168450
  • Longitude: 104.213083
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMNLS K-XVII (OR K-17)
Type submarine
Flag NL
Length 73.8 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 4
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1024
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1941
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Surveying Details HH517/350/01 7.8.91 HH517/350/01 7.8.91 LOCATED IN 031008N, 1041259E [WGD] USING GPS. LIES UPRIGHT IN GEN DEPTH 170FT ON SE HEADING. CONNING TOWER IS HEAVILY SHROUDED WITH NETS. LEAST DEPTH 150FT. (D BALL, ZONDERWAYER SERVICES, 30.7.91). INS AS WK 45MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/06 8.6.93 HH100/351/06 8.6.93 DIVED RECENTLY IN 031007N, 1041259E [WGD]. UPRIGHT AND MOSTLY INTACT, THOUGH PARTLY COVERED WITH NETS. HATCHES ARE OPEN AND DECK GUN IS STILL IN PLACE. HULL IS DAMAGED FOR'D OF CONNING TOWER ON PORT SIDE. A SMALL HOLE HAS BEEN CUT IN THE STBD BOW. (N CARTER, 7.4.93). NCA. HH100/351/15 23.2.00 HH100/351/15 23.2.00 DIVED IN 0310.12N, 10412.98E [WGD] USING GPS. (S SJOSTRAND, E-MAIL DTD 20.2.00). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH517/730/03 24.12.02 HH517/730/03 24.12.02 WK 44MTRS IN 0310.10N, 0142.90E. (MALAYSIAN NM 9/167/02). AMEND TO WK 44MTRS. BR STD. HH517/730/04 20.2.06 HH517/730/04 20.2.06 INS AS WK 24FMS IN 0310.12N, 10412.98E. - NM 1108/06.
Last Amended Date Aug 13, 2025

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK A MINE AND SANK WHILE ON PASSAGE TO SINGAPORE. NO SURVIVORS.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS SE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 3 10.107 N,104 12.785 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMNLS K-XVII (OR K-17) wreck located?

The HMNLS K-XVII (OR K-17) wreck is located at coordinates 3 10.107 N,104 12.785 E.

How deep is the HMNLS K-XVII (OR K-17) and where exactly is it located?

The HMNLS K-XVII (OR K-17) lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 3 10.107 N,104 12.785 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMNLS K-XVII (OR K-17)?

The seabed around the HMNLS K-XVII (OR K-17) lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the HMNLS K-XVII (OR K-17) sink?

The HMNLS K-XVII (OR K-17) sank on Dec 24, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMNLS K-XVII (OR K-17) discovered?

The wreck of the HMNLS K-XVII (OR K-17) was discovered in 1991.

What country did the HMNLS K-XVII (OR K-17) belong to?

The HMNLS K-XVII (OR K-17) belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the HMNLS K-XVII (OR K-17)?

The HMNLS K-XVII (OR K-17) had a tonnage of 1024 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMNLS K-XVII (OR K-17)?

The HMNLS K-XVII (OR K-17) is classified as a submarine.

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