Rfa Slavol Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rfa slavol Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 1 N,25 55 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.016667
  • Longitude: 25.916667
Water Depth 1900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RFA SLAVOL
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 97.5 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 2623
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source other
Surveying Details 14.8.78 VESSEL SANK IN 320100N, 255500E APPROX. NCA. FOR FILNG ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1917 BY GREENOCK & GRANGEMOUTH CO. WATER CARRIER 1941. SUNK BY U652 OR U205 OFF SOLLUM, WHILST ON PASSAGE FROM ALEXANDRIA FOR TOBRUK UNDER THE ESCORT OF HMS JAGUAR. (ALLIED WARSHIP CASUALTIES, MED, FEB 1952 & BRITAIN'S SEA WAR).

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FAQ

Where is the RFA SLAVOL wreck located?

The RFA SLAVOL wreck is located at coordinates 32 1 N,25 55 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RFA SLAVOL?

The seabed around the RFA SLAVOL lies at approximately 1900 meters deep.

When did the RFA SLAVOL sink?

The RFA SLAVOL sank on Mar 26, 1942.

When was the wreck of the RFA SLAVOL discovered?

The wreck of the RFA SLAVOL was discovered in 1942.

What country did the RFA SLAVOL belong to?

The RFA SLAVOL belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RFA SLAVOL carrying?

The RFA SLAVOL was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the RFA SLAVOL?

The RFA SLAVOL had a tonnage of 2623 tons.

What type of wreck is the RFA SLAVOL?

The RFA SLAVOL is classified as a tanker.

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