Alcora (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Alcora (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 35.485 N,1 42.769 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.591417
  • Longitude: -1.712817
Wreck Depth 30 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALCORA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 82.3 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.9
Tonnage 1381
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 30, 1940
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2010

Surveying Details

SANK 3 MILES OFF RATTRAY HEAD.(SIBI). H6114/55 10.5.56 WK IN POSN 3.5 MILES SE X E 0.5 E FROM RATTRAY HD. (SCOTTISH HOME DEPT, 25.4.56). MAG VAR'N 10 DEG W. INS AS NDW PA IN 573530N, 014240W. BR STD. 10.6.74 AMEND TO WK USC PA 15MTRS. NC 213. (TONNAGE KNOWN). 25.4.77 AMEND TO WK USC PA 25MTRS. NC 213. (TONNAGE KNOWN). H2336/84 25.6.86 AMEND TO WK USC PA 30MTRS. BR STD. (TONNAGE KNOWN). HH091/155/01 - SEP 2010/000027978 15.1.10 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX DUNDEE '33. BUILT IN 1919 BY THE CALEDON SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MOSSGIEL SS CO LTD. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 196HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SAN JUAN FOR THE TEES. A WARTIME STANDARD SHIP, ORDERED AS THE WAR WENSUM, BUT NOT COMPLETED UNTIL AFTER THE END OF HOSTILITIES. DROVE ASHORE IN A STORM. NO MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ALCORA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ALCORA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 35.485 N,1 42.769 W.

How deep is the ALCORA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ALCORA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 30 meters and is located at coordinates 57 35.485 N,1 42.769 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALCORA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ALCORA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the ALCORA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ALCORA (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 30, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ALCORA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ALCORA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ALCORA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ALCORA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ALCORA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ALCORA (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ALCORA (POSSIBLY)?

The ALCORA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1381 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALCORA (POSSIBLY)?

The ALCORA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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