The search for the Australian Navy’s sunken World War II destroyer HMAS Vampire is currently ongoing off the coast of Sri Lanka, as navies of both countries contribute hydrographic assets to find the ship.
Nine sailors lost their lives when the destroyer HMAS Vampire sank during a Japanese air attack off the Sri Lankan coast, on 1942.
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According to the Commander of Australia’s Fleet, Rear Admiral Jonathan Mead, the ship’s precise location was confirmed, but a new lead has emerged. Namely, as Mr. Mead said, the location where the Vampire went down was more or less known, but its exact location was a mystery.
Now, new information shared while Navy to Navy talks were taking place in Colombo, could be able to solve the mystery. However, there are no guarantees.
Namely, research carried out by both Australian and Sri Lankan hydrographers found that there is a strong possibility that HMAS Vampire’s final resting place has been located.
To assist with the mission, the Australian hydrographic ship HMAS Leeuwin and mine hunter HMAS Diamantina are also in the area.
