Hms Thanet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms thanet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 41.864 N,103 47.558 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.697733
  • Longitude: 103.792633
Wreck Depth 10 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS THANET
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 84.1 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 905
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1942
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 2, 2013

Surveying Details

H7607/52 19.12.52 SW 5.3 FMS IN 024150N, 1034733E. (HMS DAMPIER). BR STD. H4708/61 22.8.78 INDENTITY CONFIRMED. BELL RECOVERED. (CDR BALDWIN LTR DTD 3.1.79). 23.10.81 HAS BEEN SUBJECT OF SALVAGE OPS IN ENGINE & BOILER ROOMS USING EXPLOSIVES. OTHERWISE FAIRLY INTACT EXCEPT FOR BRIDGE STRUCTURE & FUNNEL. HAS SEVERE DAMAGE TO FOC'SLE DECK. 'A' TURRET DOES NOT EXIST. LISTS SOME 20 DEG TO PORT & LIES IN GEN DEPTH OF 65 FT. (A BALDWIN, LTR DTD 17.10.81). 28.2.84 LIES UPRIGHT, BOWS S, IN ABOUT 85 FT OF WATER. COMPLETELY BROKEN ACROSS IN SEVERAL PLACES & SILTED UP. SUPERSTRUCTURE MISSING & SO IS DECKING ABOVE ENGINE ROOM. BOILERS, TURBINES & OTHER MACHINERY SCATTERED ALONG LENGTH OF ENGINE ROOM. ONLY 1 TORPEDO TUBE REMAINS. THE AFTER GUN IS IN ITS ORIGINAL POSN, ELEVATED TO PORT AT ABOUT 15 DEG. FOR'D GUN HAS COLLAPSED INTO HULL. MIDSHIPS GUN IS MISSING. APPLICATION TO PURCHASE WK MADE BY PAUL MARTINO, NEWCASTLE, AUSTRALIA. (N/SS71B/2396, D OF C/SS MINUTE OF 21.2.84). 6.8.84 CONSIDERED BY NAVAL LAW TO BE A WAR GRAVE. (MODUK NAVY, SIGNAL DTD 3.8.84). 2.7.13 SHOWN AS WK 10MTRS IN 0I41.864N, 10347.558E [WGD] ON MY3C0635 [EDN 2.2].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY HAWTHORN, LESLIE & CO. YARROW BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES OF 27000SHP FOR 31 KNOTS. 3 X 4 INCH GUNS, 5 SMALLER. 4 TORPEDO TUBES. SUNK WHILE OPPOSING A JAPANESE LANDING AT ENDAU, MALAYA. SUPPORTED BY AUSTRALIAN DESTROYER HMAS VAMPIRE & RAF SHORE BASED BOMBERS. THE ENEMY FORCE COMPRISED A CRUISER AND THREE DESTROYERS. VAMPIRE WAS UNDAMAGED.

General Comments

PARTIALLY SALVAGED, WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the HMS THANET wreck located?

The HMS THANET wreck is located at coordinates 2 41.864 N,103 47.558 E.

How deep is the HMS THANET and where exactly is it located?

The HMS THANET lies at a depth of about 10 meters and is located at coordinates 2 41.864 N,103 47.558 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS THANET?

The seabed around the HMS THANET lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the HMS THANET sink?

The HMS THANET sank on Jan 27, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS THANET discovered?

The wreck of the HMS THANET was discovered in 1952.

What country did the HMS THANET belong to?

The HMS THANET belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS THANET?

The HMS THANET had a tonnage of 905 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS THANET?

The HMS THANET is classified as a destroyer.

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