Alamance (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Alamance (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 0.58 N,5 38.262 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.009667
  • Longitude: -5.637700
Wreck Depth 134.61 m
Water Depth 140 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALAMANCE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 110 m
Width 14.1 m
Draught 7.5
Sonar Length 43.7
Sonar Width 11.9
Shadow Height 5.1
Orientation 162
Tonnage 4455
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 5, 1918
Scour Dimensions 011.5,009.3,000.9,151
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details M06411 1918 TORPEDOED IN 550000N, 053900W. SANK I HOUR LATER. M06411 [NO DATE] SANK 6' NE [MAG] FROM MAIDENS. (W/T FROM HMS STALWART) M8983 1918 NOW IN 550100N, 053830W (PA), OR 6.4M N47E FROM THE MAIDENS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). ACCEPT 550000N, 053830W. H0109/45 22.2.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 550018N, 053818W. LENGTH120FT, HEIGHT24FT. LYING 150/330DEGS. (AUBD/72 & WESTERN APPS LIST, WAGO, SIGNAL 22.2.45). PROBABLY ALAMANCE. H3671/72 21.7.72 LOCATED IN 550036N, 053811W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 135 IN GEN DEPTH 137 - 145MTRS. NO SCOUR. LIES N/S NEAR THE END OF A RIDGE WHICH RUNS N/S THROUGH SMOOTH OR SLIGHLY RIPPLED SAND. HT 11MTRS, BUT ONLY RISES 1.5 - 2MTRS ABOVE THE RIDGE. (HMS FAWN, HN 1/72 & 206/72 & HI 51/72). INS AS WK 74FMS [135MTRS]. BA 2199 & 2198. H2265/73 13.6.73 AMEND TO WK 135MTRS [74FMS]. NC 2199. H5982/82 10.11.82 WK SHOWN IN 545957N, 053902W ON KINGFISHER TRAWLING PLOTS A-PLOT 9, [1982]. RSDRA2025000089341 20.3.2025 EXAM'D 15.12.2024; WK LOCATED IN 5500.580N, 0538.262W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 134.61 MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 140MTRS. LENGTH 43.7MTRS, WIDTH 11.9MTRS, HT 5.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 162/342DEGS. WK INTACT, SMALL SCOUR. (A-2 SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1789-H525-3810). AMEND NDW 134MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Mar 20, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY NEW YORK SHIPBUILDING CORP, NEW JERSEYWITH TRIPLE- EXPANSION ENGINES OF 465NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GARLAND S.S. CORP, NEW YORK. PASSAGE BALTIMORE FOR LIVERPOOL. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB-57 OFF NE IRELAND, SANK ONE HOUR LATER. (DODS & WRECKSITE.EU)

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FAQ

Where is the ALAMANCE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ALAMANCE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 0.58 N,5 38.262 W.

How deep is the ALAMANCE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ALAMANCE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 134.61 meters and is located at coordinates 55 0.58 N,5 38.262 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALAMANCE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ALAMANCE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 140 meters deep.

When did the ALAMANCE (PROBABLY) sink?

The ALAMANCE (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 5, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ALAMANCE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ALAMANCE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ALAMANCE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ALAMANCE (PROBABLY) belonged to US.

What cargo was the ALAMANCE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ALAMANCE (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ALAMANCE (PROBABLY)?

The ALAMANCE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 4455 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALAMANCE (PROBABLY)?

The ALAMANCE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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