Hms Scorpion (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms scorpion (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		0 59 S,104 27 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -0.983333
  • Longitude: 104.450000
Wreck Depth 7 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY)
Type gunboat
Flag GB
Length 63.4 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 1.5
Tonnage 670
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1942
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 1989

Surveying Details

H756/46 17.8.46 H756/46 17.8.46 WK 7.1MTRS IN 005904S, 1042708E, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY CLOSE N. (NETH NM (T)64/501/46). INS AS WK 3FMS 5FT. - NM 2876/46. H756/46 30.3.53 H756/46 30.3.53 BUOY REMOVED. (NETH NM 49/687/53). - NM 741/53. H3587/55 4.2.58 H3587/55 4.2.58 SHOWN IN 005858S, 1042650E ON INDO CHARTS. AMEND POSN. BR STD. 4.12.89 4.12.89 SHOWN AS WK 7MTRS REP (1946) IN 005900S, 1042700E ON INDO 60 [1989 EDN]. AMEND POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM JAPANESE SURFACE CRAFT.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 0 59 S,104 27 E.

How deep is the HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 7 meters and is located at coordinates 0 59 S,104 27 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 13, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1946.

What country did the HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 670 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY) is classified as a gunboat.

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