Hmnls O-16 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hmnls o-16 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 10.84 N,104 19.34 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 3.180667
  • Longitude: 104.322333
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMNLS O-16
Type submarine
Flag NL
Length 77.7 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 896
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 15, 1941
Original Detection Year 1993
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 13, 2025

Surveying Details

SANK OFF MERSING. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). HH100/351/07 20.10.93 HH100/351/07 20.10.93 REPORTED TO HAVE SUNK BETWEEN PULAU PERMANGGIL AND PULAU AUR. (N CARTER, 5.10.93). HH100/351/13 10.11.97 HH100/351/13 10.11.97 WK HAS BEEN FOUND SUPPOSEDLY 8 MILES E OF NETH SUBMARINE K XV11. (E D FORD). POSN AMENDED TO 031000N, 1042100E. FOR FILING ONLY. HH100/351/15 23.2.00 HH100/351/15 23.2.00 DIVED IN 0310.84N, 10419.34E [WGD] USING GPS. WK IS A WAR GRAVE AND SHOULD NOT BE DIVED. (S SJOSTRAND, E-MAIL DTD 20.2.00). INS AS NDW. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN BRITISH MINEFIELD. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).

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FAQ

Where is the HMNLS O-16 wreck located?

The HMNLS O-16 wreck is located at coordinates 3 10.84 N,104 19.34 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMNLS O-16?

The seabed around the HMNLS O-16 lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the HMNLS O-16 sink?

The HMNLS O-16 sank on Dec 15, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMNLS O-16 discovered?

The wreck of the HMNLS O-16 was discovered in 1993.

What country did the HMNLS O-16 belong to?

The HMNLS O-16 belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the HMNLS O-16?

The HMNLS O-16 had a tonnage of 896 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMNLS O-16?

The HMNLS O-16 is classified as a submarine.

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