Alden Gifford (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Alden gifford (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 6.992 N,5 48.486 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.116533
  • Longitude: -5.808100
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALDEN GIFFORD (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.6
Sonar Length 84
Sonar Width 13.2
Shadow Height 5.18
Orientation 4
Tonnage 1793
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 2, 1944
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 13, 2011

Surveying Details

2.9.44 SANK 4M NNW FROM LONGSHIPS. (RNO PENZANCE, 2.9.44). POSN 500730N, 054800W FOR FILING ONLY. H2613/78 10.3.78 NOT FOUND DURING DETAILED DCS3 SEARCH WITHIN 1000MTRS OF ABOVE POSN. VERY ROCKY BOTTOM IN THIS VICINITY. (HMS FOX, HI 42A/77). NCA. 13.12.11 LOCATED 15.3.10 IN 5006.992N, 0548.486W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.82 IN GEN DEPTH 52.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 84.0MTRS, WIDTH 13.2MTRS, HT 5.18MTRS. LIES 004/184 DEGS. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). ?WK OR LINEAR ROCK FEATURE. INS AS WK 46MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2020/000315173 30.12.20 EXAM'D BY BDC IN 5006.992N, 0548.485W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.983MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 51.8MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, HT 5MTR, ORIENTATION 004/184 DEGS. NFS. (CEFAS SURVEY 2014/2015). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY D LEATHEM SMITH SHIPBUILDING CO, STURGEON BAY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT. 6 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BARRY FOR DEVONPORT. FOUNDERED DURING GALE AFTER HATCHES WERE BROACHED FOLLOWING A SHIFT OF CARGO. 4 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

WK OR ?LINEAR ROCK FEATURE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 6.992 N,5 48.486 W
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FAQ

Where is the ALDEN GIFFORD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ALDEN GIFFORD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 6.992 N,5 48.486 W.

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

The ALDEN GIFFORD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 50 6.992 N,5 48.486 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALDEN GIFFORD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ALDEN GIFFORD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the ALDEN GIFFORD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ALDEN GIFFORD (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 2, 1944.

When was the wreck of the ALDEN GIFFORD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ALDEN GIFFORD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the ALDEN GIFFORD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ALDEN GIFFORD (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ALDEN GIFFORD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ALDEN GIFFORD (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ALDEN GIFFORD (POSSIBLY)?

The ALDEN GIFFORD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1793 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALDEN GIFFORD (POSSIBLY)?

The ALDEN GIFFORD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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