Hms Vestal Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms vestal Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 41.53 N,98 15.56 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.692167
  • Longitude: 98.259333
Water Depth 72 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name HMS VESTAL
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 26, 1945
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1970
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 AIRCRAFT & SUNK BY OWN FORCES. (NHB). POSN 074500N, 982900E FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. H2666/65 27.9.77 H2666/65 27.9.77 NO TRACE 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). 11.5.07 11.5.07 LIES IN 0741.530N, 9815.560E [WGD]. STANDS UPRIGHT ON SANDY SEABED. COVERED IN NETS. REPORTS OF EXTENSIVE ORDNANCE ON WK. (WWW.THAIDIVER.COM, 11.5.07). INS AS NDW. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943. WAS SUNK AFTER BEING ATTACKED BY JAPANESE AIRCRAFT OFF PHUKET. (SRN).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, NETTED

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FAQ

Where is the HMS VESTAL wreck located?

The HMS VESTAL wreck is located at coordinates 7 41.53 N,98 15.56 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS VESTAL?

The seabed around the HMS VESTAL lies at approximately 72 meters deep.

When did the HMS VESTAL sink?

The HMS VESTAL sank on Jul 26, 1945.

When was the wreck of the HMS VESTAL discovered?

The wreck of the HMS VESTAL was discovered in 1970.

What country did the HMS VESTAL belong to?

The HMS VESTAL belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS VESTAL?

The HMS VESTAL had a tonnage of 940 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS VESTAL?

The HMS VESTAL is classified as a minesweeper.

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