Rfa Athelstane Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rfa athelstane Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		7 30 N,81 56 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 7.500000
  • Longitude: 81.933333
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RFA ATHELSTANE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 5571
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 9, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 21.11.78 SUNK IN 073000N, 815600E APPROX. (WW2SL). FOR FILING ONLY. 9.11.90 MASTER ALSO GAVE SINKING POSN AS 073100N, 820000E. (LL WW2). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 9, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED BY JAPANESE AIRCRAFT, WHILST ON PASSAGE TRINCOMALEE FOR COLOMBO. CREW WERE SAVED. (WW2SL & LL WW2)

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FAQ

Where is the RFA ATHELSTANE wreck located?

The RFA ATHELSTANE wreck is located at coordinates 7 30 N,81 56 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RFA ATHELSTANE?

The seabed around the RFA ATHELSTANE lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the RFA ATHELSTANE sink?

The RFA ATHELSTANE sank on Apr 9, 1942.

When was the wreck of the RFA ATHELSTANE discovered?

The wreck of the RFA ATHELSTANE was discovered in 1942.

What country did the RFA ATHELSTANE belong to?

The RFA ATHELSTANE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RFA ATHELSTANE carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the RFA ATHELSTANE?

The RFA ATHELSTANE had a tonnage of 5571 tons.

What type of wreck is the RFA ATHELSTANE?

The RFA ATHELSTANE is classified as a steam ship.

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