Alesia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Alesia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 8.45 N,5 5.87 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.140833
  • Longitude: -5.097833
Wreck Depth 95 m
Water Depth 101 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALESIA
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Shadow Height 3.4
Tonnage 6006
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 6, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H3160/69 17.10.72 WK 98MTRS IN 490830N, 050540W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 72 38 12). H3285/72 29.7.74 SHOWN AS WK 94.7MTRS IN 490830N, 050545W [EUR] ON FRENCH SURVEY [K6847/1]. NCA. 30.12.77 SHOWN AS NDW (94) ON FRENCH 6680 [INT 1708], AND IN FRENCH WRECK RECORDS AS WK 94.7MTRS IN 490833N, 050549.2W [EUR]. NAMED AS 'ALESIA'. 10.8.87 SHOWN AS WK 97MTRS ON FRENCH 6680 [1986 EDN], AND IN 490833N, 050550W [EUR], HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 3.4MTRS IN FRENCH WK RECORDS. 30.6.99 LISTED AS WK 97.6MTRS IN 4908.550N, 0505.832W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 101MTRS. NOTED AS DIFFUSION LIMITEE. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). AMENDED TO CINC. 24.2.09 SHOWN AS WK 97MTRS IN 4908.422N, 0505.980W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6680 [3RD EDN 2003, CORRECT TO NM 42 29 08, 1:150,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2647.
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2021

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE OFF USHANT. PASSAGE TYNE FOR BORDEAUX. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the ALESIA wreck located?

The ALESIA wreck is located at coordinates 49 8.45 N,5 5.87 W.

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

The ALESIA lies at a depth of about 95 meters and is located at coordinates 49 8.45 N,5 5.87 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALESIA?

The seabed around the ALESIA lies at approximately 101 meters deep.

When did the ALESIA sink?

The ALESIA sank on Sep 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ALESIA discovered?

The wreck of the ALESIA was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ALESIA belong to?

The ALESIA belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the ALESIA?

The ALESIA had a tonnage of 6006 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALESIA?

The ALESIA is classified as a steam ship.

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