SS Sulina was a Romanian cargo ship that was torpedoed by the Soviet submarine A-3 and sank on 29 May 1942 near Odessa while carrying general cargo.[1]

History
NameRomania Sulina
OwnerRomanian Government
BuilderCantieri Riuniti dell' Adriatico
Yard number135
Completed1939
Acquired1939
In service1939
Out of service29 May 1942
FateTorpedoed 29 May 1942 by Soviet submarine A-3 and sunk
General characteristics
TypeCargo ship
Tonnage3,495 GRT
Length110 metres (360 ft 11 in)
Beam15.5 metres (50 ft 10 in)
Installed powerDiesel engine
PropulsionScrew propeller
Speed15.5 knots

Construction

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Sulina was built at the Cantieri Riuniti dell' Adriatico shipyard in Italy in 1939. Where she was launched and completed that same year. The ship was 110 metres (360 ft 11 in) long and had a beam of 15.5 metres (50 ft 10 in). She was assessed at 3,495 GRT and had a diesel engine driving a single screw propeller. The ship could reach a maximum speed of 15.5 knots.

Sinking

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Sulina was torpedoed near Odessa by the Soviet submarine A-3 on 29 May 1942 while carrying a cargo of 4,000 ton of oats, 510 ton of wheat, 2 artillery guns and ammunition. The ship sank but the fate of the crew is unknown.[2]

Wreck

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The current location of the wreck is believed to lie at (46°31′N 30°52′E / 46.517°N 30.867°E / 46.517; 30.867).

References

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  1. ^ "MV Sulina (+1942)". wrecksite.eu. 29 December 2009. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
  2. ^ "Definitive list of Black Sea Fleet submarines". wio.ru. Retrieved 9 April 2018.