Uss Serpens Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Uss serpens Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 24.419 S,160 3.417 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -9.406983
  • Longitude: 160.056950
Wreck Depth 22.5 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name USS SERPENS
Type destroyer
Flag US
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Aug 25, 2025

Surveying Details

H2774/45 13.6.45 H2774/45 13.6.45 DW IN 092409S, 1600300E. (HYD. BRANCH , SYDNEY) - NM 1629/45. H6067/69 1.11.77 H6067/69 1.11.77 LOCAL SALVAGE DIVER REPORTS WK IS BOW OF OCEAN GOING TUG. (REF NA 5/1, DTD 6.10.77) 11.3.85 11.3.85 NOW CHARTED IN 092408S, 1600306E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 3997. H3844/87 26.8.87 H3844/87 26.8.87 BOW SECTION OF US DESTROYER LOCATED UPSIDE DOWN IN 092400S, 1600324E BY LSMB SEALARK 1986, USING MINI RANGER POSN FIXING. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 22.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. (SOLOMON ISLANDS HYDRO SURVEY UNIT) CHART AS WK 22.5MTRS - NM 2821/87.

General Comments

BOW SECTION ONLY, INVERTED

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FAQ

Where is the USS SERPENS wreck located?

The USS SERPENS wreck is located at coordinates 9 24.419 S,160 3.417 E.

How deep is the USS SERPENS and where exactly is it located?

The USS SERPENS lies at a depth of about 22.5 meters and is located at coordinates 9 24.419 S,160 3.417 E.

How deep is the seabed around the USS SERPENS?

The seabed around the USS SERPENS lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the USS SERPENS discovered?

The wreck of the USS SERPENS was discovered in 1945.

What country did the USS SERPENS belong to?

The USS SERPENS belonged to US.

What type of wreck is the USS SERPENS?

The USS SERPENS is classified as a destroyer.

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