Hms Grasshopper Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hms grasshopper Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
0 23.333 S,104 9.8 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -0.388883
  • Longitude: 104.163333
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS GRASSHOPPER
Type gunboat
Flag GB
Length 60 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 1.5
Tonnage 585
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 14, 1942
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H756/46 17.2.46 H756/46 17.2.46 ST IN 002320S, 1041000E. (CINC EAST INDIES, SIGNAL 11.12.45). - NM 548/46. 31.1.58 31.1.58 SHOWN IN 002310S, 1040945E ON INDO CHARTS. AMEND POSN. NC 1789. 4.12.89 4.12.89 SHOWN IN 002320S, 1040948E ON INDO 47 [1986 EDN]. AMEND POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 1989

Circumstances of loss

BEACHED AFTER JAPANESE AIR ATTACK NEAR SINGAPORE.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS GRASSHOPPER wreck located?

The HMS GRASSHOPPER wreck is located at coordinates 0 23.333 S,104 9.8 E.

When did the HMS GRASSHOPPER sink?

The HMS GRASSHOPPER sank on Feb 14, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS GRASSHOPPER discovered?

The wreck of the HMS GRASSHOPPER was discovered in 1946.

What country did the HMS GRASSHOPPER belong to?

The HMS GRASSHOPPER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS GRASSHOPPER?

The HMS GRASSHOPPER had a tonnage of 585 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS GRASSHOPPER?

The HMS GRASSHOPPER is classified as a gunboat.