HMS J3
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Marker: recorded wreck position (Date not recorded).
Key facts
| Name | HMS J3 | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Ship type | submarine | Wikidata P31 instance of |
| Nationality / flag | Australia, United Kingdom | Wikidata P137 operator → P17 country |
| Operator | Royal Australian Navy, Royal Navy | Wikidata P137 operator |
| Conflict | World War I | Wikidata P607 conflict |
| Sea / ocean | Bass Strait | Natural Earth marine areas (public domain), point-in-polygon |
| Nearest coast | Australia | Natural Earth (public domain); approx. 13 km from land |
| Position | -38.2441, 144.7030 | Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0) |
About the wreck
HMS J3 (later HMAS J3) was a J-class submarine operated by the Royal Navy and the Royal Australian Navy.
Location
- Recorded position: -38.2441, 144.7030 (Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0); may be approximate)
- Sea / ocean: Bass Strait
- Nearest coast: Australia
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Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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