Alaska Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Alaska Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 30.785 N,0 32.412 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.513083
  • Longitude: -0.540200
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALASKA
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 129.5 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 120
Sonar Width 19
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 57
Tonnage 5399
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1939
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK 12 MILES SE OF OWERS LIGHT VESSEL. (DODS). H0150/39 16.11.39 NDWPA IN 503015N, 002530W. (NITON RADIO). BR STD. H0150/39 5.3.45 POSN GIVEN AS 503212N, 002454W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H0150/39 24.7.47 THOUGHT TO BE IN 503212N, 002454W BUT WK IN THIS POSN FOUND TO BE OF 5000TONS. LATER FOUND BY HMS STEEPHOLM IN 503054N, 003224W. DEPTH OVER WK 27FMS IN GEN DEPTH 33FMS. (CSO PORTSMOUTH & HMS STEEPHOLM 28.6.47). BR STD. H0150/39 31.10.51 SALVAGE OPERATIONS JULY TO SEPTEMBER 1947; APRIL TO SEPTEMBER 1948; APRIL TO SEPTEMBER 1949 & APRIL TO SEPTEMBER 1950. COMPLETED SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER 1951. (RISDON BEAZLEY JULY TO OCTOBER 1951). 23.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS USC 18MTRS. NC 1652. H4121/76 31.1.77 NOTHING LOCATED IN 503054N, 003224W, BUT A WRECK WAS LOCATED 17.6.76 IN 503017N, 003035W [OGB] USING HIFIX/3 [2 LOP]. PRESUMED THIS TO BE THE 'ALASKA' BUT WRECK APPEARS SLIGHTLY TOO SMALL FOR A 5399 TON VESSEL. LEAST E/S DEPTH 63.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 67.4MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 68.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.4MTRS. LENGTH 77MTRS. LYING 020/200DEGS. HIGHEST POINT AMIDSHIPS. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). AMEND TO WK 59MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 492/77. HH090/952/01 28.10.03 NOT LOCATED IN 5030.283N, 0030.583W. EXAM'D 26.4.03 IN 5030.785N, 0032.412W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 50.7 IN GEN DEPTH 62MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS. DCS3 HT 10.0MTRS. LIES 057/237 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. A LARGE WK SURROUNDED BY A CONSIDERABLE DEBRIS FIELD. (GARDLINE, HI 952). AMEND TO WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 423/04. 6.12.06 CONFIRMED TO BE ALASKA FROM COPPER INGOTS RECOVERED. FULL DIVE REPORT TO FOLLOW. (N ISHERWOOD, TELECON 5.12.06) NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 6, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY THE SUNDERLAND SHIPBUILDING CO, SUNDERLAND. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE GENERALE TRNASATLANTIQUE. BURE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 629NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CORONEL FOR LE HAVRE. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS DOTTEREL 12M SE OF OWERS LTV. CARGO INCLUDED COPPER, ZINC, WOLFRAM AND ANTIMONY ORE. (DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ALASKA wreck located?

The ALASKA wreck is located at coordinates 50 30.785 N,0 32.412 W.

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

The ALASKA lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 50 30.785 N,0 32.412 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALASKA?

The seabed around the ALASKA lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the ALASKA sink?

The ALASKA sank on Nov 15, 1939.

When was the wreck of the ALASKA discovered?

The wreck of the ALASKA was discovered in 1939.

What country did the ALASKA belong to?

The ALASKA belonged to FR.

What cargo was the ALASKA carrying?

The ALASKA was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the ALASKA?

The ALASKA had a tonnage of 5399 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALASKA?

The ALASKA is classified as a steam ship.

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