Top 10 Thai warships that sank in history
On the night of December 18, 2022, HTMS Sukhothai (the second ship), a Royal Thai Navy corvette, sank in the Gulf of Thailand due to strong seas and winds. Water washed into the ship, causing mechanical malfunctions, and the ship capsized. During a patrol mission in the Gulf of Thailand,
Today, 2483 presents the top 10 Thai warships that sank or suffered significant damage while defending the nation and protecting national interests at sea.
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0:37 The Royal Thai Navy Ship, formerly known as the Trautenfels. (Trautenfels)
1:08 HTMS Songkhla (first ship) and HTMS Chonburi (first ship)
1:35 HTMS Thonburi
2:02 HTMS Thachin (first ship)
2:38 HTMS Angthong (first ship)
3:04 HTMS Samui
3:35 HTMS Prasae (first ship)
4:01 HTMS Travenwaree
4:27 HTMS Khamronsindhu (first ship)
4:51 HTMS Sri Ayutthaya
If there is any additional information about any of the ships, Or if you have any memorable stories to tell about other HTMS ships, please share your thoughts in the comments.
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Characteristics of HTMS Sukhothai (Second Ship)
Number 442
Keel Laid March 26, 1984
Commissioned February 19, 1987
Builder: Tacoma Boat Building Co., USA
General Characteristics
Overall length: 76.8 meters
Breadth: 9.6 meters
Draught: 4.5 meters
Cruising speed: 18 knots
Maximum speed: 24 knots
Rated displacement: 840 tons
Maximum displacement: 960 tons
Maximum operational range: 3,568 miles
Crew capacity: 87
Surveillance systems: - Decca 1226 surface surveillance radar
ZW-06 surface/air surveillance radar
DA-05 surface/air surveillance radar
STN Atlas DSQS-21C underhull sonar
WM-25 fire control radar
LIROD-8 optical
Weapons systems: - One 76/62 mm gun
One twin 40L70 mm gun
Two 20 mm guns
Guided missile system Two Harpoon surface-to-surface missiles (8 launchers)
One Albrathros surface-to-air missile system (8 launchers)
Two torpedo tubes (6 launchers)
Propulsion and auxiliary machinery
Two MTU 20V1163 TB83 diesel engines
Two propeller shafts
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Thai warships in World War II
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