Hmas Waterhen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hmas waterhen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 15 N,25 20 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.250000
  • Longitude: 25.333333
Water Depth 1700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMAS WATERHEN
Type destroyer
Flag AU
Length 95.1 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 1090
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 30, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SANK IN 321500N, 252000E APPROX. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES MED FEB 1952). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY PALMER & CO. YARROW BOILERS, TURBINE ENGINES OF 27,000 SHP FOR 34KTS. WAS ATTACKED AND DISABLED BY GERMAN BOMBERS OFF SIDI BARANI. SHE WAS TAKEN IN TOW BUT FOUNDERED ON THE WAY TO PORT. NO MEN LOST. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 32 15 N,25 20 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMAS WATERHEN wreck located?

The HMAS WATERHEN wreck is located at coordinates 32 15 N,25 20 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMAS WATERHEN?

The seabed around the HMAS WATERHEN lies at approximately 1700 meters deep.

When did the HMAS WATERHEN sink?

The HMAS WATERHEN sank on Jun 30, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMAS WATERHEN discovered?

The wreck of the HMAS WATERHEN was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMAS WATERHEN belong to?

The HMAS WATERHEN belonged to AU.

What was the tonnage of the HMAS WATERHEN?

The HMAS WATERHEN had a tonnage of 1090 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMAS WATERHEN?

The HMAS WATERHEN is classified as a destroyer.

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