Hmsm Stratagem (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hmsm stratagem (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 4.959 N,102 14.131 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.082650
  • Longitude: 102.235517
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMSM STRATAGEM (POSSIBLY)
Type submarine
Flag GB
Sonar Length 91.4
Orientation 135
Tonnage 715
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1944
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H4719/70 14.1.71 WK 16FMS IN 020458N, 1021412E. (HMS HYDRA, SIGNAL). NCA YET, AWAIT SURVEY. H4719/70 10.2.71 WK 16FMS IN 020458N, 1021412E. (USNM 3/258/71). NCA YET. H4719/70 4.3.71 LIES IN 020458N, 1021412E. SWEPT CLEAR 32MTRS. ECHO SOUNDER DEPTHS OBTAINED WHICH WERE DISPROVED BY SWEEPING. (HMS HYDRA, HN DTD 11.2.71). - NM 346/71. H4719/70 29.6.71 EXAMINED ON 10.1.71 IN 020458N, 1021412E USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 32MTRS, FOUL 33.5MTRS. GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. APPEARS TO BE ABOUT 300FT LONG, LYING NW/SE BY E/S. ON A FLAT BOTTOM. (HMS HYDRA H525 DTD 12.6.71). NCA. 3.4.90 SW 32MTRS SHOWN IN 020458N, 1021406E [WGC] ON MALAYSIAN 521 [1989 EDN]. NCA. HH517/660/02 8.2.95 SW 32MTRS SHOWN IN 020458N, 1021406E ON MALAYSIAN 521. CHART IN 020458N, 1021412E ON 1143. - NM 640/95. HH100/351/13 10.11.97 WRECK BELIEVED TO BE THAT OF HMSM STRATAGEM. NOT VERIFIED PERSONALLY, BUT DCS3 TRACE PASSED BY DORIAN BALL CLEARLY SHOWED A SUBMARINE. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (E D FORD, LTR DTD 2.11.97). AMENDED TO HMSM STRATAGEM (POSSIBLY). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 0204.972N, 10214.214E. 16.9.13 CINC DELETED. MORE THAT FIVE YEARS.
Last Amended Date Aug 14, 2023

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY JAPANESE PATROL CRAFT BY DEPTH CHARGE OFF MALACCA. (WW2 RN LOSSES).

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FAQ

Where is the HMSM STRATAGEM (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMSM STRATAGEM (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 2 4.959 N,102 14.131 E.

How deep is the HMSM STRATAGEM (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMSM STRATAGEM (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 2 4.959 N,102 14.131 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMSM STRATAGEM (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMSM STRATAGEM (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the HMSM STRATAGEM (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMSM STRATAGEM (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 22, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HMSM STRATAGEM (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMSM STRATAGEM (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMSM STRATAGEM (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMSM STRATAGEM (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMSM STRATAGEM (POSSIBLY)?

The HMSM STRATAGEM (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 715 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMSM STRATAGEM (POSSIBLY)?

The HMSM STRATAGEM (POSSIBLY) is classified as a submarine.

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