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 Kevin Denlay 1996 |
Location The Second Battle of the Java Sea occured in the Java Sea. Also known as "The Battle off Bawean Island" for nearby Bawean Island (Pulau Bawean). Known to the Japanese as "The Battle South of Borneo". Wartime HIstory On February 27, 1942 the Battle of the Java Sea was the first engagement between Japanese and ABDA warships. By evening, the battle moved to an area west-southwest of Bawean Island with the two light cruisers Hr Ms De Ruyter and Hr Ms Java sunk. On February 28, 1942 the second phase was the Battle of Sunda Strait when HMAS Perth and USS Houston were sunk. On March 1, 1942 the third phase, the Second Battle of the Java Sea (Battle off Bawean Island) began when HMS Exeter were HMS Encounter attempting to escape the confines of the Japanese controlled Java Sea but were intercepted north of Bawean Island and sunk plus USS Pope (DD-225) sunk by dive bombers. HMS Exeter (68) Sunk March 1, 1942 by gunfire and two torpedo from Inazuma. Shipwreck discovered February 21, 2007. HMS Encounter (H10) Sunk March 1, 1942 at 12:10pm after sustaining damage. Shipwreck discovered February 21, 2007. USS Pope (DD-225) Sunk early afternoon, March 1, 1942 by D3A Vals, gunfire and scuttling. Shipwreck discovered December 2008. Contribute Information Do you have photos or additional information to add? Last Updated February 28, 2026 |
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