HTMS Mataphon
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The
landing craft USS LCT 1260 was laid down by Quincy
Bargebuilders in the US, and was launched in September
1944 for the US Navy. She was put in the Reserve fleet and
was sold to the Thai Navy in 1950. Rumors say she was also
used as a ferry in Bangkok but this is unverified. She was
scuttled as an artificial reef and dive target 20. October
2012 outside Koh Larn. The wreck rest today on her keel as
a classic Donald Duck wreck on a depth of approximately 18
to 22 meter. Also see the wreck's of HTMS Khramto.and HTMS Kut.
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 Picture: HTMS Mataphon Courtesy of Navsource Last updated: January 2021 |
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