Alabama Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Alabama Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 11.837 N,6 23.183 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.197283
  • Longitude: -6.386383
Wreck Depth 2.7 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALABAMA
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 114.3 m
Width 15.4 m
Draught 7.8
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 20
Orientation 118
Tonnage 4454
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 31, 1904
Original Detection Year 1908
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H2258/08 POSN 581150N, 062302W, MARKED BY SPH BUOY, FR. FORE PART OF WK SHOWS AT LW WATER. BRIDGE & STERN AWASH AT HW. STERN IS MARKED BY POST WHICH SHOWS 4FT AT HW. STERN 297.5 DEGS, 3.81C; BOWS 297DEGS, 4.1C FROM SEID ROCK BN. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 1919. H4744/26 6.8.26 WK NOW MARKED BY G CAN BUOY, FLG.10S. (STORNOWAY PIER & HBR COMMISSIONERS NM DTD 17.7.26). - NM 1377/26. H1824/29 22.3.29 BUOY TEMPORARILY OFF STATION. (STORNOWAY PIER & HBR COMMISSIONERS). - TNM 469/29. H1824/29 BUOY REPLACED. (STORNOWAY PIER & HBR COMMISSSIONERS). - TNM 469/29 CANCELLED. H989/31 31.7.31 DISPERSED TO 20FT BELOW LWST. BUOY REMOVED 21.3.31. (STORNOWAY, 20.7.31). BR STD.. H1402/33 BUOY BROKEN ADRIFT. (STORNOWAY HM). - TNM ISSUED. H1402/33 21.3.33 WK TO BE MARKED BY UNLIT BUOY. (STORNOWAY HM). NCA YET. H1402/33 16.6.33 H1402/33 16.6.33 G SPH BUOY LAID 300DEGS, 3.49C FROM SEID ROCK BN. (STORNOWAY HBR MASTER). - NM 905/33. H1321/40 27.5.40 BUOY HAS SUNK WILL BE REPLACED LATER. (STORNOWAY PIER & HBR COMMISSIONERS). H1321/40 30.5.40 BUOY HAS BEEN REPLACED. (STORNOWAY, NOIC). H1321/40 18.12.43 BUOY REMOVED. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2720/43. H2438/76 2.3.76 LOCATED 9.9.75 IN 581151.6N, 062305.0W USING HSA. SOUNDED & INVESTIGATED BY DIVER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.9 IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. LIES NEAR THE EDGE OF A LEDGE. INTACT BUT DISTORTED WITH PROTRUDING TORN PLATES. LIES ON ITS SIDE, COVERING AN AREA 70MTRS LONG X 20MTRS WIDE. LIES 118/298DEGS. LEAST E/S DEPTH AT SOUTHERN END, 5.8MTRS. (HMS HERALD, HI 24/75). - NM 562/76. H1289/76/338 12.10.76 WK LOCATED IN ABOVE POSN, IS EXTENSIVE & CONFUSED, SHOWING EVERY SIGN OF DISPERSAL BY EXPLOSIVES. RECOGNITION OF OBJECTS WAS DIFFICULT DUE TO THE DAMAGE & POOR VISIBILITY. WK COVERED IN A FINE LAYER OF SILT. THE HIGHEST OBSTN, BELIEVED TO BE A CARGO BOOM, WAS AT A RECORDED DEPTH OF 20FT. THE BULK OF THE WK LIES BETWEEN 35FT BELOW SURFACE TO THE BOTTOM AT 50FT. (RAF BRIZE NORTON SAC 1976, HEBRIDES SURVEY). NCA. 17.6.09 SHOWN IN 5811.836N, 0623.150W [EUT] ON 2529 [JUNE 09' EDN]. SEP 2019/000020223 21.2.19 WK LOCATED IN 5811.83N, 0623.16W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 5.710MTRS. NFS. (STORNOWAY PORT AUTHORITY A6250G SURVEY DTD 2017). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH, POSN AMENDED. RSDRA2020/000083672 09.04.2020 WK LOCATED IN 5811.837N, 0623.183W [WGD]. LEAST DEPTH 2.7MTRS. NFS. (STORNOWAY PORT AUTHORITY NM 12/2020. REPORTED DIVER SIGHTING, DTD 03.04.2020). AMENDED POSN AND DEPTH TO 2.7MTRS. RSDRA2024000072834 18.3.2024 THE 2.7 MTR WRECK HAS BEEN REMOVED AND DOESN'T NEED TO BE SHOWN. (STORNOWAY HARBOUR MASTER TELEPHONE CONVERSATION 14.3.24)AMEND TO LIFTED.
Last Amended Date Mar 18, 2024

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY C CONNEL & CO, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UNITED SS CO OF COPENHAGEN. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 353 HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY D ROWAN & CO, GLASGOW. PASSAGE COPENHAGEN FOR BALTIMORE. IN BALLAST. STRANDED AND LOST WHILE SEEKING SHELTER IN NNE FORCE 12.

General Comments

ON ITS SIDE, WELL DISPERSED, DIMENSIONS BY DIVER. UK NM 2393/20

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 58 11.837 N,6 23.183 W
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FAQ

Where is the ALABAMA wreck located?

The ALABAMA wreck is located at coordinates 58 11.837 N,6 23.183 W.

How deep is the ALABAMA and where exactly is it located?

The ALABAMA lies at a depth of about 2.7 meters and is located at coordinates 58 11.837 N,6 23.183 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALABAMA?

The seabed around the ALABAMA lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the ALABAMA sink?

The ALABAMA sank on Dec 31, 1904.

When was the wreck of the ALABAMA discovered?

The wreck of the ALABAMA was discovered in 1908.

What country did the ALABAMA belong to?

The ALABAMA belonged to DK.

What cargo was the ALABAMA carrying?

The ALABAMA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ALABAMA?

The ALABAMA had a tonnage of 4454 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALABAMA?

The ALABAMA is classified as a steam ship.

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