Volo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Volo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 49 N,26 15 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.816667
  • Longitude: 26.250000
Water Depth 470 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name VOLO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 86.6 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1587
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H2419/47 14.5.47 NDW IN 314900N, 261500E. (C IN C MED). BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2023

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938 BY SWAN, HUNTER & WIGHAM RICHARDSON. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE AND LP TURBINE OF 335 NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN'S LINES. PASSAGE TOBRUK FOR ALEXANDRIA. WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY A SUBMARINE ABOUT 45M NW OF MERSA MATRUH. 24 MEN LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the VOLO wreck located?

The VOLO wreck is located at coordinates 31 49 N,26 15 E.

How deep is the seabed around the VOLO?

The seabed around the VOLO lies at approximately 470 meters deep.

When did the VOLO sink?

The VOLO sank on Dec 28, 1941.

When was the wreck of the VOLO discovered?

The wreck of the VOLO was discovered in 1941.

What country did the VOLO belong to?

The VOLO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the VOLO?

The VOLO had a tonnage of 1587 tons.

What type of wreck is the VOLO?

The VOLO is classified as a steam ship.

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