Aalesund (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aalesund (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 23.819 N,1 23.644 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.396983
  • Longitude: -1.394067
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AALESUND (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 44.5 m
Width 7.5 m
Draught 3.9
Sonar Length 49
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 4.4
Tonnage 414
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 23, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Scour Dimensions 0033.0,,000.7,
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 11, 2003

Surveying Details

H6899/55 16.12.55 H6899/55 16.12.55 WK LOCATED IN 502349N, 012326W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH NOT OBTAINED. (HMS SCOTT, 4.11.55). 14.9.81 14.9.81 NOW CHARTED AS USC 20MTRS WITH LEGEND 'WKS' [SHOWN IN CONJUNCTION WITH WK [18934] IN SAME POSN]. HH100/351/05 29.11.91 HH100/351/05 29.11.91 IDENTIFIED AS HMS LISTRAC. (M J WOODWARD). HH100/351/12 24.2.97 HH100/351/12 24.2.97 HMS LISTRAC IS IDENTIFIED AS BEING IN 502552N, 011940W [SEE 18946]. HAS BEEN VERIFIED FROM A NUMBER OF SOURCES. (R RIMMER). 4.2.00 4.2.00 [18934] NOW AMENDED DEAD. AMEND TO WK USC 20MTRS, DELETE LEGEND 'WKS'. BR STD. HH090/962/01 10.12.02 HH090/962/01 10.12.02 EXAM'D 16.7.02 IN 5023.819N, 0123.644W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.1 IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. SCOUR 0.7MTR DEEP EXTENDS 33MTRS ALONG 000/180 DEGS. LENGTH 49MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.4MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN WK, PARTIALLY BURIED. ON ITS SIDE WITH EXTENSIVE, SHALLOW SCOUR. M WOODWARD SUGGESTS THIS COULD BE AALESUND. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND TO WK 32MTRS. BR STD. HH090/962/01 11.11.03 HH090/962/01 11.11.03 SWEPT CLEAR 32.6, FOUL 33.1MTRS. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND TO SW 32MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/22 25.5.05 HH100/351/22 25.5.05 THIS COULD BE FLAXMOSS. STERN SECTION IS INVERTED WITH PROP UPPERMOST. STANDS UP SOME 5-6MTRS. MIDSHIPS MACHINERY AND SINGLE BOILER ARE FAIRLY FLATTENED. HAVE POSSIBLY SEEN SOME GRANITE CHIPS ON THE WRECK, WHICH WOULD MAKE IT VERY LIKELY TO BE FLAXMOSS. (D C WENDES, EMAIL DTD 24.5.05). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1890 BY STAVANGER STOBERI & DOK, STAVANGER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DAMPSK. AKTIES, AALESUND. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 41HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CEAN FOR CARDIFF. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED BY UC-51 NEAR ST CATHERINE'S POINT.

General Comments

BROKEN & PARTIALLY BURIED, ON ITS SIDE, SCOUR RUNS 000/180

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 23.819 N,1 23.644 W
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FAQ

Where is the AALESUND (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The AALESUND (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 23.819 N,1 23.644 W.

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

The AALESUND (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 50 23.819 N,1 23.644 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AALESUND (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the AALESUND (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the AALESUND (POSSIBLY) sink?

The AALESUND (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 23, 1918.

When was the wreck of the AALESUND (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the AALESUND (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1955.

What country did the AALESUND (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The AALESUND (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the AALESUND (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The AALESUND (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the AALESUND (POSSIBLY)?

The AALESUND (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 414 tons.

What type of wreck is the AALESUND (POSSIBLY)?

The AALESUND (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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