Raf Vitol (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Raf vitol (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 37.902 N,5 4.169 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.631700
  • Longitude: -5.069483
Wreck Depth 69 m
Water Depth 80 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RAF VITOL (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 102.1 m
Width 12.8 m
Sonar Length 96
Sonar Width 24.9
Shadow Height 11.4
Orientation 118
Tonnage 4900
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 7, 1918
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source published other losses
Last Amended Date Mar 12, 2015

Surveying Details

11.3.18 CO HMS P55 REPORTED PASSING THROUGH BUBBLING OIL IN 523700N, 050400W. PRESUMES IT IS WHERE OILER VITOL WAS SUNK. H1935/80 14.5.82 EXAM'D 18.5.81 IN 523755N, 050407W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 72 IN GEN DEPTH 82MTRS. DCS3 HT 10.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. INTACT, LYING 135/315 DEGS. LENGTH 44MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 3). BR STD. SEP 2014/000004134 27.1.14 LOCATED IN 5237.917N, 0504.221W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 71.2MTRS. (CEFAS MID-ST GEORGE'S CHANNEL SURVEY, 2013). AMEND WK 71MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2014/000169269 12.3.15 EXAM'D 23.11.14 IN 5237.902N, 0504.169W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 69.5 IN GEN DEPTH 80.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 96MTRS, WIDTH 24.9MTRS, HT 11.4MTRS. LIES 118/298 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, IN TWO PARTS. (MMT, HI 1450). BROKEN AT 1/3 LENGTH. POSSIBLE MINOR DEBRIS ITEMS CLOSE BY. AMEND WK 69MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE.

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the RAF VITOL (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The RAF VITOL (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 37.902 N,5 4.169 W.

How deep is the RAF VITOL (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The RAF VITOL (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 69 meters and is located at coordinates 52 37.902 N,5 4.169 W.

How deep is the seabed around the RAF VITOL (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the RAF VITOL (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 80 meters deep.

When did the RAF VITOL (POSSIBLY) sink?

The RAF VITOL (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 7, 1918.

When was the wreck of the RAF VITOL (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the RAF VITOL (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the RAF VITOL (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The RAF VITOL (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RAF VITOL (POSSIBLY)?

The RAF VITOL (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4900 tons.

What type of wreck is the RAF VITOL (POSSIBLY)?

The RAF VITOL (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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