Hms Giang Bee (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing mast/masts
Hms giang bee (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		0 19.849 N,104 15.294 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 0.330817
  • Longitude: 104.254900
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name HMS GIANG BEE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 82.3 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1646
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details H756/46 17.2.46 DW OF HMS GIANG BEE IN 001948N, 1041512E. MAST SHOWS ABOUT 15FT. (C IN C EAST INDIES, SIG DTD 11.12.45). - NM 548/46. 3.10.53 DW (MAST) SHOWN ON DUTCH 40. BR STD. 21.2.57 DW (MAST) SHOWN IN 001948N, 1041506E ON INDONESIAN 46. HH525/650/03 4.8.00 DIVED IN 0019.84N, 10415.24E [WGD]. POSN BY GPS. WK HAS BEEN EXTENSIVELY SALVED. ALL THAT REMAINS IS THE RUDDER & RUDDER POST WITH A MINIMUM DEPTH OF 18MTRS. THERE IS A LARGE DEPRESSION TO ABOUT 26MTRS WHERE THE VESSEL USED TO BE. MANY SMALL PIECES OF WRECKAGE ARE STREWN AROUND THE SITE. CONSIDER THAT THIS MAY BE WK OF 'KUANG WO'. (V SKOGLIE, EMAIL DTD 15.7.00). AMEND TO WK 18MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3485/00.
Last Amended Date Mar 21, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1908 BY MAATS. FYENORORD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HEAP ENG MOH SS CO. HIRED FOR EXAMINATION SERVICE AS A PATROL VESSEL. PASSAGE SINGAPORE FOR AUSTRALIA. BOMBED & SUNK BY JAPANESE AIRCRAFT NEAR BERHALA ISLAND. 245 PASSENGERS, MOSTLY WOMEN & CHILDREN. 223 LIVES WERE LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

EXTENSIVELY SALVED, RUDDER & POST & DEBRIS REMAIN

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FAQ

Where is the HMS GIANG BEE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS GIANG BEE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 0 19.849 N,104 15.294 E.

How deep is the HMS GIANG BEE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS GIANG BEE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 0 19.849 N,104 15.294 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS GIANG BEE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS GIANG BEE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the HMS GIANG BEE (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS GIANG BEE (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 13, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS GIANG BEE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS GIANG BEE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HMS GIANG BEE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS GIANG BEE (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HMS GIANG BEE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The HMS GIANG BEE (PROBABLY) was carrying personnel.

What was the tonnage of the HMS GIANG BEE (PROBABLY)?

The HMS GIANG BEE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1646 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS GIANG BEE (PROBABLY)?

The HMS GIANG BEE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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