Alaska Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Alaska ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		26 15 N,34 28 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 26.250000
  • Longitude: 34.466667
Water Depth 600 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALASKA II
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 82 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 928
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 8, 1986
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H2289/82 21.5.86 SANK IN 270000N, 342900E IN 500FMS. (LL 22.4.86). NCA. H2289/82 15.7.86 SANK IN POSN 261500N, 342800E. (EGYPTIAN NM 6/86). NFA.
Last Amended Date Feb 11, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BULT IN 1959 BY CORCHO HIJOS SA, SANTANDER. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OVERSEAS REEFER CARRIERS. PASSAGE JEDDAH FOR SUEZ. IN BALLAST. SANK 10 MINUTES AFTER AN EXPLOSION CAUSED THE ENGINE ROOM TO FLOOD. TWO MEN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the ALASKA II wreck located?

The ALASKA II wreck is located at coordinates 26 15 N,34 28 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALASKA II?

The seabed around the ALASKA II lies at approximately 600 meters deep.

When did the ALASKA II sink?

The ALASKA II sank on Apr 8, 1986.

When was the wreck of the ALASKA II discovered?

The wreck of the ALASKA II was discovered in 1986.

What country did the ALASKA II belong to?

The ALASKA II belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ALASKA II carrying?

The ALASKA II was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ALASKA II?

The ALASKA II had a tonnage of 928 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALASKA II?

The ALASKA II is classified as a carrier.

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