HTMS Suphairin Wreck at Koh Tao, Thailand

HTMS Hanhak Sattru located in Aow Mao, on the east coast of Koh Tao, this wreck lies around 22-24 meters/72-79 feet with the top of the wreck currently at 13 meters/43 feet.
Technical Specifications & Characteristics
As many divers and wreck enthusiasts share an appreciation for the history and technical intricacies of ships, detailed specifications of the HTMS Hanhak Sattru, Koh Tao’s newest wreck, are listed below.
Mission Tasks:
Coastal defence using the 57/70 mm (2.24/2.75 inch) gun
Air defence using the 57/70 mm (2.24/2.75 inch) and 40/70 mm (1.57/2.75 inch) guns
Serving as a picket vessel for the fleet
Conducting joint operations with the Naval Special Warfare Division
Command and control of a group of ships
Anti-swarm defence with the 40/70 mm (1.57/2.75 inch) and .50-inch guns
Vessel Specifications:
Commissioned: February 5, 1977
Decommissioned: October 1, 2018
Builder: Singapore Shipbuilding and Engineering Ltd.
General Characteristics:
Length: 44.90 meters / 147.3 feet
Width: 7.00 meters / 22.96 feet
Draft: 2.11 meters / 6.92 feet
Max Speed: 30 knots
Max High-Speed: 37.5 knots / 46.4 mph
Displacement Standard: 232 tons
Full Displacement: 263 tons
Maximum Operational Range: 1,170 miles / 1,883 kilometers / 1,164 miles
Continuous Operation: 3 days
Weapon Systems:
1 x 57/70 mm (2.24/2.75 inch) gun
1 x 40/70 mm (1.57/2.75 inch) autocannon
2 x .50-inch machine guns
WM 28/5 fire control system
6 x 103 mm (4.06 inch) illuminating rocket launchers
1 x Dagaie decoy launcher with 10 launch boxes
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