Alca Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Alca Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 23.184 N,4 11.155 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.386400
  • Longitude: 4.185917
Wreck Depth -0.3 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALCA
Type freighter
Flag FI
Orientation 60
Tonnage 5483
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,minerals
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1962
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers 'ALCA-N1' & 'ALCA-N2' UNLIT N CARD CON BUOYS, NW & ENE
Surveying Details H1803/63 26.4.63 VISIBLE WK IN SCHAAR VAN DE NOORD. (HAGUE NM 695(P)/63 & 1128(P)/63). NCA YET, AWAIT FURTHER. H1803/63 10.6.63 STPA IN 512314N, 041114E. (HAGUE NM 1307/63). - NM 1098/63. H1803/63 22.7.63 NOW ST WITH G CONL BUOY CLOSE W. (HAGUE NM 1951/63). BR STD. H2055/61 8.7.64 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAGUE NM 2114/64). BR STD. 3.3.69 SHOWN AS ST WITH BN ON MAST ON NETHERLANDS 1535. NC 139. H2980/76 11.3.77 POSN NOW 512314N, 041118E. (NETHERLANDS IALA AMENDMENT LIST). BR STD. H3450/80 25.6.82 S CARD BUOY LAID IN 512312N, 041116E [EUR] IN LIEU OF BN ON WK. (HAGUE NM 1597/82). - NM 1396/82. H2122/83 19.7.84 NOW MARKED BY W CARD SPH BUOY CLOSE SW, E CARD SPH BUOY CLOSE E. S CARD BUOY REMOVED. (NETHERLANDS NM 418/84). BR STD. 5.12.97 NOW SHOWN IN 512314N, 041114E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS 1803. NE 139. 26.7.06 SHOWN IN 5123.183N, 0411.153E [WGD], MARKED BY 'ALCA-N1' & ALCA-N2' N CARD CONL BUOYS, ON NETHERLANDS 1803.4 [2006 EDN]. NE 139.
Last Amended Date May 7, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER BEING IN COLLISION WITH SWEDISH MV AVAFORS.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 23.184 N,4 11.155 E
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FAQ

Where is the ALCA wreck located?

The ALCA wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.184 N,4 11.155 E.

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

The ALCA lies at a depth of about -0.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 23.184 N,4 11.155 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALCA?

The seabed around the ALCA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ALCA sink?

The ALCA sank on Feb 12, 1962.

When was the wreck of the ALCA discovered?

The wreck of the ALCA was discovered in 1963.

What country did the ALCA belong to?

The ALCA belonged to FI.

What cargo was the ALCA carrying?

The ALCA was carrying chemicals,minerals.

What was the tonnage of the ALCA?

The ALCA had a tonnage of 5483 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALCA?

The ALCA is classified as a freighter.

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