Alcides Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Alcides Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 25.499 N,3 13.563 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.424983
  • Longitude: -3.226050
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALCIDES
Type Safety/Rescue Vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 14, 1947
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2006

Surveying Details

POSN 532526N, 031322W IN GEN DEPTH 15FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). H4056/64 22.1.65 POSN 532525N, 031324 ON SURVEY [K4384]. 14.10.74 PROBABLY WK SHOWN IN 532526.5N, 031322W MD & HC SURVEY 1974 [K6693/2]. H2003/86 24.2.87 EXAMINED 2.1.87 IN 532529N, 031329W [OGB]. FAINT CONTACT WITH DIMENSIONS 2 X 3MTRS. CONSIDERED TO BE BURIED DEBRIS. NOTHING PROJECTS ABOVE SEABED. GEN DEPTH 4.6MTRS. CHART AS FOUL. (MD & HC, HI 323). BR STD. 27.3.06 EUT POSN: 5325.499N, 0313.563W. NE 1953.

Circumstances of loss

BURNT OUT AND SANK AT ENTRANCE TO HILBRE SWASH.

General Comments

BURIED DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the ALCIDES wreck located?

The ALCIDES wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.499 N,3 13.563 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALCIDES?

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

When did the ALCIDES sink?

The ALCIDES sank on Oct 14, 1947.

When was the wreck of the ALCIDES discovered?

The wreck of the ALCIDES was discovered in 1947.

What country did the ALCIDES belong to?

The ALCIDES belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ALCIDES?

The ALCIDES is classified as a safety/rescue vessel.

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