Alabama Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Alabama Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 34.133 N,1 40.494 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.568883
  • Longitude: 1.674900
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALABAMA
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 66.8 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 891
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 10, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2017

Surveying Details

H992/16 PA 513406N, 014036E. - FNM 77/16. H7718/18 INS ON CHARTS. AMENDED TO DW. NE 1610. H2509/22 1.5.22 LEAST DEPTH BY SWEEP 32FT. (HMS KELLETT 23.8.22). H6345/26 4.11.26 AMEND NDWPA (1916). BR STD. H7039/29 22.10.29 AMEND TO NDW. (TH). BR STD. H7039/29 6.5.59 NOT LOCATED IN CHARTED POSN. SWEPT AT LW TO DEPTH 90FT OVER AREA 4 CABLES BY 3 CABLES. NO TRACE FOUND. (TH 18.10.29). H5197/70 8.12.70 SEVERAL SONAR CONTACTS OBTAINED ON A POSSIBLE OBSTN 11.5CABLES SE OF LISTED POSN. AREA NOT CLOSE SOUNDED. NOT FOUND DURING AREA SONAR SWEEP. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 27.11.70). DELETE NDWPA. - NM 2078/70. H4988/71 4.1.71 EXTENSIVE SEARCH OF AREA MADE USING SIDESCAN & FISHERMANS SONAR. NO TRACE FOUND. AREA ABOUT 1M BY 8C SEARCHED. (HMS FAWN). NCA. H5265/73 15.1.74 NOT LOCATED. (SOISS 17.12.73). HH090/667/01 3.1.96 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 ON 100MTR SCALE AND MAGNETOMETER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2017/000123580 19.9.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2017). (GARDLINE, HI 1518). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the ALABAMA wreck located?

The ALABAMA wreck is located at coordinates 51 34.133 N,1 40.494 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALABAMA?

The seabed around the ALABAMA lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the ALABAMA sink?

The ALABAMA sank on Feb 10, 1916.

When was the wreck of the ALABAMA discovered?

The wreck of the ALABAMA was discovered in 1916.

What country did the ALABAMA belong to?

The ALABAMA belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the ALABAMA?

The ALABAMA had a tonnage of 891 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALABAMA?

The ALABAMA is classified as a steam ship.

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