Alcoa Transport Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Alcoa transport Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 2.85 N,60 10.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.047500
  • Longitude: -60.168333
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ALCOA TRANSPORT
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 76.5 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.8
Tonnage 2084
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 2, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03283/42 21.1.43 DW PA IN 090300N, 601000W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 150/43. H3629/64 11.11.68 AMEND DW (STS FOR PA). NC 517. 1986 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 090312N, 600930W ON GERMAN 537. NCA. 14.8.91 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON US 24390 [1986 EDN]. NCA. 19.4.10 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 0902.983N, 6010.019W [UND] ON US 24390 [3RD EDN JAN '86]. [WGD] POSN: 0902.850N, 6010.100W. NC 3320.
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY GLOB SB CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALCOA SS CO INC. PASSAGE TRINDAD FOR DEMERERA. TORPEDOED BY U 201. (WW2SL, DODS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the ALCOA TRANSPORT wreck located?

The ALCOA TRANSPORT wreck is located at coordinates 9 2.85 N,60 10.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALCOA TRANSPORT?

The seabed around the ALCOA TRANSPORT lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the ALCOA TRANSPORT sink?

The ALCOA TRANSPORT sank on Oct 2, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ALCOA TRANSPORT discovered?

The wreck of the ALCOA TRANSPORT was discovered in 1942.

What country did the ALCOA TRANSPORT belong to?

The ALCOA TRANSPORT belonged to US.

What cargo was the ALCOA TRANSPORT carrying?

The ALCOA TRANSPORT was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ALCOA TRANSPORT?

The ALCOA TRANSPORT had a tonnage of 2084 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALCOA TRANSPORT?

The ALCOA TRANSPORT is classified as a steam ship.

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