Ala Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ala Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
38 52 N,8 38 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.866667
  • Longitude: 8.633333
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ALA
Type yacht
Flag IT
Tonnage 22
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 6, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4644/74 30.1.81 WK FOUND ABANDONED ON SW SARDINIAN COAST, VESSELS IN VICINITY OF 384500N, 083000E REQUESTED TO KEEP LOOKOUT FOR CREW OF THREE. (SIG 072155Z JAN'81 & LLOYDS VOL.243). LOOKOUT POSN PLOTS IN 120MTRS. YACHT FOUND ON COAST ACCEPT POSN DOUBTFUL 385200N, 083800E FOR FILING AS NEAREST COASTAL POINT. NCA, INFORMATION TOO VAGUE TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2002

Circumstances of loss

WRECKED YACHT FOUND ABANDONED ON SW SARDINIAN COAST. (LLOYDS VOL.243).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 38 52 N,8 38 E
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FAQ

Where is the ALA wreck located?

The ALA wreck is located at coordinates 38 52 N,8 38 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALA?

The seabed around the ALA lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the ALA sink?

The ALA sank on Jan 6, 1981.

When was the wreck of the ALA discovered?

The wreck of the ALA was discovered in 1981.

What country did the ALA belong to?

The ALA belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the ALA?

The ALA had a tonnage of 22 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALA?

The ALA is classified as a yacht.