Hmas Vampire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hmas vampire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 45 N,81 48 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.750000
  • Longitude: 81.800000
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMAS VAMPIRE
Type destroyer
Flag AU
Length 95.1 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 1090
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 9, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1970
Original Source other
Surveying Details H6141/68 28.4.70 POSN 074500N, 814800E APPROX, IN 29FMS. (NAVAL HISTORICAL BRANCH). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 9, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY J.S.WHITE & CO. WITH TURBINE ENGINES OF 27,000SHP AND WHITE-FORESTER BOILERS. SHE CARRIED FOUR 1IN GUNS, ONE 2DDR. 3M.G AND 5T.T. ATTACKED AND SUNK BY 70 DIVE BOMBERS FROM A JAPANESE RAIDING FORCE CONSISTING OF 3 BATTLESHIPS, 5 AIRCRAFT CARRIERS WITH SMALLER VESSELS, 80M S OF TRINCOMALEE WHEN IN COMPANY OF HMS HERMES. (DODS) CONSIDERED TO BE A WAR GRAVE, 8 LIVES LOST. (NAVAL HISTORICAL BRANCH)

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FAQ

Where is the HMAS VAMPIRE wreck located?

The HMAS VAMPIRE wreck is located at coordinates 7 45 N,81 48 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMAS VAMPIRE?

The seabed around the HMAS VAMPIRE lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the HMAS VAMPIRE sink?

The HMAS VAMPIRE sank on Apr 9, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMAS VAMPIRE discovered?

The wreck of the HMAS VAMPIRE was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMAS VAMPIRE belong to?

The HMAS VAMPIRE belonged to AU.

What was the tonnage of the HMAS VAMPIRE?

The HMAS VAMPIRE had a tonnage of 1090 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMAS VAMPIRE?

The HMAS VAMPIRE is classified as a destroyer.

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