Hms Squirrel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms squirrel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 45.13 N,98 28.83 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.752167
  • Longitude: 98.480500
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name HMS SQUIRREL
Type minesweeper
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 10.8 m
Draught 2.6
Tonnage 940
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 24, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 29, 2025

Surveying Details

H6141/68 28.4.70 H6141/68 28.4.70 DAMAGED BY MINE OFF PHUKET & SUNK BY OWN FORCES. (NHB). POSN 074500N, 982900E FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. H2666/65 27.9.77 H2666/65 27.9.77 NO TRACE WAS FOUND BY SUB AQUA DIVERS IN ABOVE POSN. THOUGHT TO LIE IN DEEPER WATER, THOUGH NO KNOWLEDGE LOCALLY OF NAVAL VESSELS WRECKED IN AREA. (CPL. HARGREAVES, LTR DTD 1.9.77).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944. SCUTTLED OFF PHUKET AFTER BEING DAMAGED BY A MINE. (SRN).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS SQUIRREL wreck located?

The HMS SQUIRREL wreck is located at coordinates 7 45.13 N,98 28.83 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SQUIRREL?

The seabed around the HMS SQUIRREL lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the HMS SQUIRREL sink?

The HMS SQUIRREL sank on Jul 24, 1945.

When was the wreck of the HMS SQUIRREL discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SQUIRREL was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HMS SQUIRREL belong to?

The HMS SQUIRREL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SQUIRREL?

The HMS SQUIRREL had a tonnage of 940 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SQUIRREL?

The HMS SQUIRREL is classified as a minesweeper.

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