Aldershot Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Aldershot Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 16.524 N,3 28.141 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.275400
- Longitude: -3.469017
|
| Wreck Depth |
44 m
|
| Water Depth |
55 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ALDERSHOT |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
85.3 m |
| Width |
12.8 m |
| Draught |
5.5 |
| Sonar Length |
88 |
| Sonar Width |
14 |
| Shadow Height |
10.9 |
| Orientation |
126 |
| Tonnage |
2177 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
machinery and mechanical parts,coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Sep 23, 1918
|
| Bottom Texture |
Sand |
| Scour Dimensions |
,,002.0, |
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
2013 |
| Original Source |
published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
May 8, 2013 |
Surveying Details
SANK 5M ESE FROM DARTMOUTH. (WW1SL). H6025/39 22.8.39 H6025/39 22.8.39 WK 23FMS, IN 501630N, 032802W. (HMS GLEANER). - FNM. H2502/51 25.1.52 H2502/51 25.1.52 LEAST DEPTH 24FMS. HT ABOVE SEABED 36FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). AMEND TO WK 24FMS. BR STD. 23.9.70 23.9.70 AMEND TO WK 44MTRS. NC 1613. H2396/77 10.3.77 H2396/77 10.3.77 LOCATED JUNE 1975 IN 501630N, 032804W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 128 IN GEN DEPTH 170FT. SLIGHT SCOUR. STANDS ABOUT 40FT HIGH. LENGTH ABOUT 275FT. LIES ROUGHLY NE/SW WITH BOW NE. BEAM MEASURED 41.75FT. HAS HIGH BRIDGE & A TRUNK DECK. ONLY DIVED ONCE IN U/WATER VIS OF ABOUT 3FT. DIVERS SHOULD BEWARE FISHING NETS. THOUGHT LIKELY TO BE 'ALDERSHOT', BUT COULD ALSO BE 'ALICE MARIE' OR 'GREATHAM'. (RISDON BEASLEY, 10.3.77). AMEND TO WK 39MTRS. BR STD. H1310/81/19 30.7.81 H1310/81/19 30.7.81 CONFIRMED AS THE 'ALDERSHOT'. (M DIAMOND, THE AQUATIC FEDERATION, 15.7.81). H2061/82 13.9.83 H2061/82 13.9.83 EXAM'D 25 & 28.3.83 IN 501629N, 032802W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.4 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 14.4MTRS. LIES NE/SW. GOOD SONAR AND MAGNETOMETER CONTACT. (HMS HERALD, HI 132). AMEND POSN. HH100/351/07 10.9.93 HH100/351/07 10.9.93 DIVED ON 501629.5N, 032804W USING GPS. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS 'ALDERSHOT', BELL RECOVERED AUG 1992. (M ROWLEY, 7.9.93). NCA. 26.4.13 26.4.13 EXAM'D 19.1.13 IN 5016.524N, 0328.141W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.2 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. SCOUR ALONG BOTH SIDES OF WK. LENGTH 88MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 10.9MTRS. LIES 126/306 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. MAINLY INTACT WITH MISSING BOW AND DAMAGE IN FRONT OF BRIDGE. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369).
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1897 BY BLAIR & CO LTD, STOCKTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALDERSHOT SS CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 201NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE BUILDER. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR NANTES. TORPEDOED BY UB-113. ONE MAN LOST. (WW1SL, LLWW1 & SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 16.524 N,3 28.141 W
Aldershot on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the ALDERSHOT wreck located?
The ALDERSHOT wreck is located at coordinates 50 16.524 N,3 28.141 W.
How deep is the ALDERSHOT and where exactly is it located?
The ALDERSHOT lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 50 16.524 N,3 28.141 W.
How deep is the seabed around the ALDERSHOT?
The seabed around the ALDERSHOT lies at approximately 55 meters deep.
When did the ALDERSHOT sink?
The ALDERSHOT sank on Sep 23, 1918.
When was the wreck of the ALDERSHOT discovered?
The wreck of the ALDERSHOT was discovered in 1918.
What country did the ALDERSHOT belong to?
The ALDERSHOT belonged to GB.
What cargo was the ALDERSHOT carrying?
The ALDERSHOT was carrying machinery and mechanical parts,coal.
What was the tonnage of the ALDERSHOT?
The ALDERSHOT had a tonnage of 2177 tons.
What type of wreck is the ALDERSHOT?
The ALDERSHOT is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
UPRIGHT, BOWS NW, SCOUR ALONG BOTH SIDES