Hmas Parramatta Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hmas parramatta Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 19 N,24 34 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.316667
  • Longitude: 24.566667
Water Depth 700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMAS PARRAMATTA
Type sloop
Flag AU
Length 81.1 m
Width 11 m
Draught 2.1
Tonnage 1060
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source other
Surveying Details 7.11.78 VESSEL SANK IN 321900N, 243400E APPROX. NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1939 BY THE COCKATOO DOCK CO, SYDNEY. THREE DRUM BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES OF 2000SHP FOR 16.5KTS. WAS ACTING AS ESCORT TO THE SS 'HANNE', WHEN SHE WAS SUNK BY U-559 OFF BARDIA, LIBYA. 140 MEN LOST. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES, MED, FEB 1952 & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMAS PARRAMATTA wreck located?

The HMAS PARRAMATTA wreck is located at coordinates 32 19 N,24 34 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMAS PARRAMATTA?

The seabed around the HMAS PARRAMATTA lies at approximately 700 meters deep.

When did the HMAS PARRAMATTA sink?

The HMAS PARRAMATTA sank on Nov 27, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMAS PARRAMATTA discovered?

The wreck of the HMAS PARRAMATTA was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMAS PARRAMATTA belong to?

The HMAS PARRAMATTA belonged to AU.

What was the tonnage of the HMAS PARRAMATTA?

The HMAS PARRAMATTA had a tonnage of 1060 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMAS PARRAMATTA?

The HMAS PARRAMATTA is classified as a sloop.

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