Alastair Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alastair Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 13.998 N,1 43.632 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.233300
  • Longitude: 1.727200
Wreck Depth 14.73 m
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALASTAIR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 44.2 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 46
Sonar Width 10.2
Shadow Height 4.7
Orientation 14
Tonnage 366
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 6, 1915
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Scour Dimensions 032.5,,000.3,025.0
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details [NO DATE] SANK 4M E OF SOUTHWOLD. (WW1SL). INS WK [OLD SYMBOL] PA (1915), MARKED BY BUOY. - FNM ACTION. H3095/18 30.5.18 SEARCH MADE BUT NOTHING FOUND. (TH). H3158/18 5.6.18 FNM CANCELLING FORMER NOTICE & WITHDRAWING BUOY. (TH) - FNM ACTION. H4282/26 14.10.26 NOW SHOWN AS NDW PA (1915). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BA 102. H4167/59 1.6.60 SHOWN AS DW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NC 1543. H3273/61 9.11.61 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR 45FT, FOUL 48FT. LEAST E/S 46FT IN 66FT. (HMS SCOTT, 14.9.61). AMEND TO WK SW 7FMS 3FT IN REVISED POSN. NE 1543. H909/66 18.5.66 LEAST E/S 46FT IN 66FT. GOOD SONAR CONTACT AT 1200YDS. (HMS MYRMIDON, 30.11.66). 31.7.74 SHOWN AS WK SW 13.7MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. H2917/83 2.4.85 EXAMINED 4.12.84 IN 521358N, 014345E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.9 IN GEN DEPTH 19-19.7MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 20.3MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.9 TO 5.8MTRS, LENGTH 45MTRS, APPROX, BREADTH 11MTRS. LYING 025/205DEG. RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. (SOISS, HI 196). NCA. SEP2016/000091759 11.12.16 EXAM'D 11.12.16; IN 5213.998N, 0143.632E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.73MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS, LENGTH 46MTRS, WIDTH 10.2MTRS, HEIGHT 4.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 014/194 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 32.51MTRS, 0.26MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 025 DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 14.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1902 BY J DUTHRIE & SONS LTD, ABERDEEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W J DUNCAN & W A LEITH. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 71HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY CLYNE MITCHELL & CO, ABERDEEN. STRUCK TWO MINES AND SANK QUICKLY. SEVEN LOST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 13.998 N,1 43.632 E
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FAQ

Where is the ALASTAIR wreck located?

The ALASTAIR wreck is located at coordinates 52 13.998 N,1 43.632 E.

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

The ALASTAIR lies at a depth of about 14.73 meters and is located at coordinates 52 13.998 N,1 43.632 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALASTAIR?

The seabed around the ALASTAIR lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the ALASTAIR sink?

The ALASTAIR sank on Nov 6, 1915.

When was the wreck of the ALASTAIR discovered?

The wreck of the ALASTAIR was discovered in 1915.

What country did the ALASTAIR belong to?

The ALASTAIR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ALASTAIR carrying?

The ALASTAIR was carrying ore.

What was the tonnage of the ALASTAIR?

The ALASTAIR had a tonnage of 366 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALASTAIR?

The ALASTAIR is classified as a steam ship.

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