Alcestis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alcestis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 50.583 S,19 51 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -34.843050
  • Longitude: 19.850000
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALCESTIS
Type steam ship
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1892
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

7.5.1892 7.5.1892 WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 345035S, 195100E AFTER STRIKING A POSSIBLE WRECK IN 345100S, 195800E OR 2.75M W .25N FROM CAPE AGULHAS LT. (BOARD OF TRADE). - NM 208/1892. H3214/34 27.6.34 H3214/34 27.6.34 AMENDED TO DW. NE 2082. H3086/72 28.6.72 H3086/72 28.6.72 NOW DW PA. (SA NM 49/72). 24.8.72 24.8.72 SHOWN IN 263.5DEGS, 7.85M ON SAN 120 [EDN 1970]. NCA. 31.12.82 31.12.82 NOW DW. NC 578.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE FOR MAURITIUS. STRUCK AN OBSTRUCTION (POSSIBLY A WRECK LYING ABOUT 2.75M W 0.25 N FROM CAPE AGULHAS LT HO) OFF CAPE AGULHAS & FINALLY FOUNDERED. (NM 208/1892)

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FAQ

Where is the ALCESTIS wreck located?

The ALCESTIS wreck is located at coordinates 34 50.583 S,19 51 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALCESTIS?

The seabed around the ALCESTIS lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ALCESTIS discovered?

The wreck of the ALCESTIS was discovered in 1892.

What type of wreck is the ALCESTIS?

The ALCESTIS is classified as a steam ship.

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