Alcyone Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alcyone Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		16 47.5 N,16 32.2 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 16.791667
  • Longitude: -16.536667
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALCYONE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GR
Tonnage 1230
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 11, 1964
Original Detection Year 1964
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1990/64 22.6.64 H1990/64 22.6.64 VESSEL SUNK IN 164730N, 163200W. (LLOYDS LIST). INS AS DW PA. - NM 1160/64. 22.5.02 22.5.02 DW PA SHOWN IN 1647.500N, 1632.200W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7387 [INT 1952] [1998 EDN, ADOPTION]. NC 1662.
Last Amended Date May 22, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1938 BY SCHIFFB. UNTERWESER, BREMERHAVEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALCYONE MARITIME TRANSPORT & FISHING CO., S.A.. CAUGHT FIRE AFTER REPEATED EXPLOSIONS, PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK AFTER DISAPPEARING FROM RADAR. ALL CREW SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ALCYONE wreck located?

The ALCYONE wreck is located at coordinates 16 47.5 N,16 32.2 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALCYONE?

The seabed around the ALCYONE lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the ALCYONE sink?

The ALCYONE sank on May 11, 1964.

When was the wreck of the ALCYONE discovered?

The wreck of the ALCYONE was discovered in 1964.

What country did the ALCYONE belong to?

The ALCYONE belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the ALCYONE?

The ALCYONE had a tonnage of 1230 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALCYONE?

The ALCYONE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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