HMS Papua
Marker: recorded wreck position (Date not recorded).
Key facts
| Name | HMS Papua | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Ship type | frigate | Wikidata P31 instance of |
| Nationality / flag | United Kingdom | Wikidata P137 operator → P17 country |
| Operator | Royal Navy | Wikidata P137 operator |
| Conflict | World War II | Wikidata P607 conflict |
| Sea / ocean | Inner Seas | Natural Earth marine areas (public domain), point-in-polygon |
| Nearest coast | Northern Ireland | Natural Earth (public domain); approx. 11 km from land |
| Position | 55.2833, -6.7500 | Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0) |
About the wreck
HMS Papua (K588) was a Colony-class frigate of the United Kingdom that served during World War II. She originally was ordered by the United States Navy as the Tacoma-class patrol frigate USS Howett (PF-84) and was transferred to the Royal Navy prior to completion.
Location
- Recorded position: 55.2833, -6.7500 (Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0); may be approximate)
- Sea / ocean: Inner Seas
- Nearest coast: Northern Ireland
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Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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