Alcyon (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Alcyon (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 51.127 N,5 7.13 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.852117
  • Longitude: -5.118833
Wreck Depth 57 m
Water Depth 65 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALCYON (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Length 31.7 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 48
Sonar Width 9.1
Shadow Height 9.1
Orientation 179
Tonnage 179
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 13, 1978
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Dec 21, 1999

Surveying Details

H2613/78 17.12.78 H2613/78 17.12.78 REPD IN DISTRESS IN 505000N, 052000W. NOT LOCATED BY SEARCH HELOS. DEBRIS SIGHTED IN 505300N, 050300W. (HARTLAND GC SIG DTD 13.12.78 & LL, 14.12.78). - NCA YET. H2613/78 5.1.79 H2613/78 5.1.79 SEAKING HELO OBTAINED SONAR CONTACT, BELIEVED WK, IN 505200N, 050400W APPROX. WRECKAGE OBSERVED COMING TO SURFACE. (RCC PLYMOUTH SIG DTD 4.1.79). - CHART AS USC PA 40MTRS. - R/P. HH090/799/01 2.12.99 HH090/799/01 2.12.99 NOT LOCATED IN LISTED POSN, DISPROVED. (NP 1008, HI 799). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. HH090/799/01 7.12.99 HH090/799/01 7.12.99 WK EXAM'D 16.9.99 IN 5051.127N, 0507.130W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 57 IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 48MTRS, WIDTH 9.1MTRS. DCS3 HT 9.1MTRS. LIES 079/259 DEGS WITH BOWS 258 DEGS. MODERATE MAGENTIC ANOMALY. SEABED SAND AND GRAVEL. INTACT AND PROBABLY UPRIGHT. (NP 1008, HI 799). INS AS WK 57MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

14.12.78 REPD IN DISTRESS IN W BY S FORCE 8 WINDS. NOT LOCATED BY SEARCH HELICOPTERS, BUT DEBRIS & WRECKAGE SIGHTED. (LL, 14.12.78, HARTLAND CG & RCC PLYMOUTH).

General Comments

INTACT, PROBABLY UPRIGHT, BOWS NW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 51.127 N,5 7.13 W
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FAQ

Where is the ALCYON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ALCYON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 51.127 N,5 7.13 W.

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

The ALCYON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 57 meters and is located at coordinates 50 51.127 N,5 7.13 W.

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

The seabed around the ALCYON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 65 meters deep.

When did the ALCYON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ALCYON (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 13, 1978.

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

The wreck of the ALCYON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1978.

What country did the ALCYON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ALCYON (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the ALCYON (POSSIBLY)?

The ALCYON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 179 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALCYON (POSSIBLY)?

The ALCYON (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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