HMS Statesman
Marker: recorded wreck position (Date not recorded).
Key facts
| Name | HMS Statesman | Wikidata label |
|---|---|---|
| Ship type | submarine | 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 |
| Nearest coast | Andaman Is. | Natural Earth (public domain) |
| Position | 11.6667, 92.7500 | Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0) |
About the wreck
HMS Statesman (P246) was an S-class submarine of the Royal Navy, and part of the Third Group built of that class. She was built by Cammell Laird and launched on 14 September 1943. So far she has been the only ship of the Royal Navy to bear the name Statesman.
Location
- Recorded position: 11.6667, 92.7500 (Wikidata P625 coordinate location (CC0); may be approximate)
- Nearest coast: Andaman Is.
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Wreck facts from Wikidata (CC0).
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