Alcion Wreck

Field Value
Alcion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		27 55.735 N,15 22.024 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 27.928917
  • Longitude: -15.367067
Wreck Depth 8.5 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALCION
Type fishing vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 2014

Surveying Details

H7455/46 30.12.46 H7455/46 30.12.46 DW (MASTS) LIES 099.5DEGS, 4980FT FROM GANDO CASTLE [275620N, 152145W APPROX]. (CADIZ NM 44/1635/46). - NM 3979/46. H7455/46 28.7.47 H7455/46 28.7.47 MASTS NO LONGER VISIBLE. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS DW. NOTE. H7455/46 28.1.72 H7455/46 28.1.72 NOW CHARTED AS WK 4FMS 4FT [8.5MTRS]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 886. 21.2.84 21.2.84 WK 8.5MTRS SHOWN IN 152155W, 275539N [PLN] ON SPANISH 508. NC 1856. 1.11.06 1.11.06 SHOWN IN 2755.724N, 1522.024W [WGD] ON SPANISH 610 [2ND EDN JUN'06, LARGEST SCALE 1:60,000]. NE 1856. 10.2.14 10.2.14 SHOWN AS OBSTN 8.5MTRS IN 2755.735N, 1522.023W [WGD] ON ES400611 [EDN 2.6].

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FAQ

Where is the ALCION wreck located?

The ALCION wreck is located at coordinates 27 55.735 N,15 22.024 W.

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

The ALCION lies at a depth of about 8.5 meters and is located at coordinates 27 55.735 N,15 22.024 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALCION?

The seabed around the ALCION lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ALCION discovered?

The wreck of the ALCION was discovered in 1946.

What type of wreck is the ALCION?

The ALCION is classified as a fishing vessel.

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