Rfa Chesterfield Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Rfa chesterfield Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 16.333 N,15 13.75 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.272217
  • Longitude: 15.229167
Water Depth 130 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RFA CHESTERFIELD
Type military vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 1013
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 18, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 9.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 42M NE BY E1/2E FROM MALTA, 361620N, 151345E APPROX. (WW1SL & LLWW1). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 22, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM LEGHORN FOR LIVERPOOL. SUNK BY A U-BOAT 42M NE BY E1/2E FROM MALTA. HIRED AS A STORE CARRIER [RFA], DEC 1914, THEN FLEET MESSENGER IN JUNE 1916. (WW1SL, LLWW1 & SHIPS OF THE RN VOLII).

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FAQ

Where is the RFA CHESTERFIELD wreck located?

The RFA CHESTERFIELD wreck is located at coordinates 36 16.333 N,15 13.75 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RFA CHESTERFIELD?

The seabed around the RFA CHESTERFIELD lies at approximately 130 meters deep.

When did the RFA CHESTERFIELD sink?

The RFA CHESTERFIELD sank on May 18, 1918.

When was the wreck of the RFA CHESTERFIELD discovered?

The wreck of the RFA CHESTERFIELD was discovered in 1918.

What country did the RFA CHESTERFIELD belong to?

The RFA CHESTERFIELD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the RFA CHESTERFIELD?

The RFA CHESTERFIELD had a tonnage of 1013 tons.

What type of wreck is the RFA CHESTERFIELD?

The RFA CHESTERFIELD is classified as a military vessel.

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