Alert Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Alert Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 29.002 N,1 27.931 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.483367
  • Longitude: -1.465517
Wreck Depth 28 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALERT
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 59
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 31, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Dec 30, 1999

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 9M NE BY N HALF N FROM COQUET ISLAND. (WW1SL) POSN 552900N, 012750W APPROX. SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 6M NE OF BOULMER. (LL WW1). NCA.. 18.9.18 18.9.18 CHARTED AS WK PA (OLD SYMBOL) IN 552900N, 012750W. LC 2182B. H4214/26 1.7.26 H4214/26 1.7.26 AMEND TO NDW PA (1918). LC 1192. 7.6.72 7.6.72 AMEND TO NDWPA. LC 1192. 4.6.76 4.6.76 AMEND TO USCPA 28MTRS. NC 156. HH090/843/01 28.12.99 HH090/843/01 28.12.99 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL WAS EN-ROUTE SEAHAM TO PETERHEAD, WHEN CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE & DESTROYED BY BOMBS.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the ALERT wreck located?

The ALERT wreck is located at coordinates 55 29.002 N,1 27.931 W.

How deep is the ALERT and where exactly is it located?

The ALERT lies at a depth of about 28 meters and is located at coordinates 55 29.002 N,1 27.931 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALERT?

The seabed around the ALERT lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the ALERT sink?

The ALERT sank on May 31, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ALERT discovered?

The wreck of the ALERT was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ALERT belong to?

The ALERT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ALERT?

The ALERT had a tonnage of 59 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALERT?

The ALERT is classified as a sailing vessel.

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