Alaric (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alaric (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 54.249 N,5 23.055 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.904150
  • Longitude: -5.384250
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALARIC (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 59.3 m
Width 11.5 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 1262
Tonnage Type net
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 24, 1874
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1969
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Feb 22, 2013

Surveying Details

H3542/68 11.3.69 H3542/68 11.3.69 THE WK OF THE ALARIC BREAKING UP IN 515413.5N, 052259.5W [OGB]. WRECKAGE IS ALSO REPORTED 211.5DEGS, 400FT FROM QUOTED POSN WHICH MAY BE PART OF SAME WK. (R EDMUNDS, LTR 19.12.68) NCA AWAITING SURVEY REPORTS. H3542/68 2.4.69 H3542/68 2.4.69 REPORTED TO LIE IN A NE/SW DIRECTION. (R EDMUNDS, LTR 27.3.69) INS AS DWP IN 515413.5N, 052259.5W [OGB]. BA 1482. H3542/68 21.7.71 H3542/68 21.7.71 SHOWN AS DW. NC 1482. H4919/77 29.12.77 H4919/77 29.12.77 THIS COULD BE STEEL HULLED S/V (SEE [12106] DEAD) IN 515410N, 052258W [OGB]. THE WK OF THE PATRICK (NOT RECORDED) IS ALSO AROUND THIS AREA. (E GILES). H1950/80 12.1.82 H1950/80 12.1.82 NOT FOUND NOR SPECIALLY SEARCHED FOR. (HMS FOX, HI 20) NCA. 22.2.13 22.2.13 [WGD] POSN: 5154.249N, 0523.055W. 22.1.13 22.1.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. TOO CLOSE INSHORE TO SURVEY. (EMU, HI 1365). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1860 BY RUDDICK, NEW BRUNSWICK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY O OWNES, LIVERPOOL. PASSAGE PENSECOLA FOR LIVERPOOL. CARGO WOOD. STRANED AND LOST IN A GALE. (SIBI). REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN SIGHTED BOTTOM UP 1M W OF GREEN SCAR ROCK, OFF SOLVA AND LATER SANK WITH ALL HANDS. (PEMBROKESHIRE SHIPWRECKS).

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FAQ

Where is the ALARIC (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ALARIC (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 54.249 N,5 23.055 W.

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

The seabed around the ALARIC (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ALARIC (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ALARIC (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 24, 1874.

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

The wreck of the ALARIC (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1969.

What country did the ALARIC (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ALARIC (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ALARIC (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ALARIC (POSSIBLY) was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the ALARIC (POSSIBLY)?

The ALARIC (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1262 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALARIC (POSSIBLY)?

The ALARIC (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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