Hms Scorpion (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms scorpion (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
0 58 S,104 31 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -0.966667
  • Longitude: 104.516667
Wreck Depth 10 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY)
Type gunboat
Flag GB
Length 63.4 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 1.5
Tonnage 670
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1942
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H756/46 17.8.46 H756/46 17.8.46 WK 10MTRS IN 005806S, 1043106E, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY. (NETH NM 64/501/46). INS AS WK 5FMS 3FT. - NM 2876/46. H3587/55 4.2.58 H3587/55 4.2.58 SHOWN IN 005800S, 1043100E ON INDO CHARTS. BR STD. H4259/59 19.8.59 H4259/59 19.8.59 BUOY REMOVED. (USNM 3468/59). - NM 1899/59. 8.9.89 8.9.89 AMEND TO WK 10MTRS. 4.12.89 4.12.89 SHOWN AS WK 10MTRS REP (1946) IN 005800S, 1043100E ON INDO 60. NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 18, 1989

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM JAPANESE SURFACE CRAFT.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 0 58 S,104 31 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 0 58 S,104 31 E.

How deep is the HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 10 meters and is located at coordinates 0 58 S,104 31 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 13, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1946.

What country did the HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 670 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS SCORPION (POSSIBLY) is classified as a gunboat.