Alabama (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alabama (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 33.177 N,1 41.597 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.552950
  • Longitude: 1.693283
Wreck Depth 25.77 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALABAMA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 66.8 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 63
Sonar Width 12.4
Shadow Height 7.3
Orientation 53
Tonnage 891
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 10, 1916
Bottom Texture 1,4
Scour Dimensions 435.0,,008.6,216.0
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H2302/16 POSN 513319N, 014232E. - FNM 188/16. H7718/18 INS ON CHARTS. H2509/22 1.5.22 LEAST DEPTH 32FT IN THIS AREA AFTER SWEEPING OPS. (HMS KELLETT, 23.8.22). H6345/26 4.11.26 INS NDW (1916) ON 1975. H7040/29 12.5.59 SWEPT AT LW. CLEAR AT 90FT OVER AREA 4C BY 3C. NO TRACE FOUND. (TH, 18.10.29). H5197/70 9.12.70 POSSIBLE WK IN 513311N, 014139E. NOT EXAMINED. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 27.11.70). H5197/70 10.8.71 WK IN 513308N, 014143E. SWEPT DEPTH 24.9MTRS (13FMS 4FT). (HMS FAWN, HN). INS SW 13FMS 4FT. BR STD. H4988/71 4.1.72 ORIGINAL AREA EXTENSIVELY SEARCHED (ABOUT 0.75M SQUARE) USING FISHERMANS & DCS3. NO TRACE FOUND. (HMS FAWN, K6274). DELETED. NE 1610. H4988/71 4.1.72 EXAM'D IN 513302N, 014143E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 24.9, FOUL 25.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.0 IN GEN DEPTH 32.0MTRS. SCOUR 34.0MTRS. LIES 052/232 DEGS. ABOUT 235FT LONG. (HMS FAWN). AMEND TO SW 24.9 IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 22.5.73 AMEND TO SW 25.0MTRS. NC 2051. H1270/81 27.1.83 AMEND TO SW 24.9MTRS. BR STD. HH090/667/01 5.1.96 EXAM'D 20.7.95 IN 513310.49N, 014136.02E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 25.2, FOUL 25.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26.4 IN GEN DEPTH 27.5-32MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 7.0MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.0MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. GOOD MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. POSSIBLY NETTED. (OCEONICS, HI 667). NOT FULLY SWEPT, RETAIN AS SW 24.5MTRS (CORRECTLY ROUNDED) IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 10.7.01 PREVIOUSLY THOUGHT TO BE SS DUIVELAND. SEE [14155]. SEP 2017/000123580 22.9.17 EXAM'D 3.4.17; IN 5133.177N, 0141.597E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 25.77MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS, LENGTH 63MTRS, WIDTH 12.4MTRS, HEIGHT 7.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 053/233 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 435MTRS, 8.6MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 216 DEGS. WRECK IS UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1518). AMEND DW 25.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY FEVIGJERNSKIBS GEREI, ARENDAL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ACTIS ALABAMA. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 171HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. IN BALLAST. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-1 AND SANK.

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FAQ

Where is the ALABAMA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ALABAMA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 33.177 N,1 41.597 E.

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

The ALABAMA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 25.77 meters and is located at coordinates 51 33.177 N,1 41.597 E.

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

The seabed around the ALABAMA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the ALABAMA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ALABAMA (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 10, 1916.

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

The wreck of the ALABAMA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the ALABAMA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ALABAMA (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ALABAMA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ALABAMA (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ALABAMA (POSSIBLY)?

The ALABAMA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 891 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALABAMA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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