Rfa Inverarder Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rfa inverarder Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 34 N,42 37 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.566667
  • Longitude: -42.616667
Water Depth 4700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RFA INVERARDER
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 125.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 9.4
Tonnage 5578
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 19.2.72 VESSEL SUNK IN 443400N, 423700W APPROX. (WSS VOL.3). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2004

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE LONDONDERRY FOR TRINIDAD IN CONVOY ON 67. WAS TORPEDOED BY U-558. TWO HITS WERE OBSERVED AND THE VESSEL SANK IN 15MINS GOING DOWN BY THE BOW. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL.3, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the RFA INVERARDER wreck located?

The RFA INVERARDER wreck is located at coordinates 44 34 N,42 37 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RFA INVERARDER?

The seabed around the RFA INVERARDER lies at approximately 4700 meters deep.

When did the RFA INVERARDER sink?

The RFA INVERARDER sank on Feb 24, 1942.

When was the wreck of the RFA INVERARDER discovered?

The wreck of the RFA INVERARDER was discovered in 1942.

What country did the RFA INVERARDER belong to?

The RFA INVERARDER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RFA INVERARDER carrying?

The RFA INVERARDER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the RFA INVERARDER?

The RFA INVERARDER had a tonnage of 5578 tons.

What type of wreck is the RFA INVERARDER?

The RFA INVERARDER is classified as a tanker.

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