Alcoa Mariner Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alcoa mariner Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		8 56.8 N,60 8.05 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 8.946667
  • Longitude: -60.134167
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ALCOA MARINER
Type steam ship
Flag US
Tonnage 5590
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 12, 2019

Surveying Details

POSN GIVEN AS 085700N, 600800W. (WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). H03284/42 21.1.43 DW PA IN 085600N, 600800W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 150/43. H1120/63 6.3.63 AMEND NDW PA IN 085657N, 600800W. NC 3322. H1120/63 6.3.68 NDW PA SHOWN IN 085657N, 600800W ON USHO 1623. HH668/400/02 28.6.04 NOW DW PA IN 0856.900N, 6008.00W. (US NM 28/24390/04) - NM 3484/04. 19.4.10 WGD POSN: 0856.800N, 6008.050W. NC 3320.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE NEW YORK & TRINIDAD FOR TOBAGO. TORPEDOED BY U 175. (WW2SL, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the ALCOA MARINER wreck located?

The ALCOA MARINER wreck is located at coordinates 8 56.8 N,60 8.05 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALCOA MARINER?

The seabed around the ALCOA MARINER lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the ALCOA MARINER sink?

The ALCOA MARINER sank on Sep 28, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ALCOA MARINER discovered?

The wreck of the ALCOA MARINER was discovered in 1942.

What country did the ALCOA MARINER belong to?

The ALCOA MARINER belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the ALCOA MARINER?

The ALCOA MARINER had a tonnage of 5590 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALCOA MARINER?

The ALCOA MARINER is classified as a steam ship.

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