Alex Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Alex Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 7.415 N,5 21.344 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.123583
  • Longitude: -5.355733
Wreck Depth 14.61 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALEX
Type fishing vessel
Sonar Length 16
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 1.5
Orientation 154
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Feb 14, 2022

Surveying Details

H3370/87 9.3.88 SUNK IN THE 'SEVEN SISTERS', JUST SE OF THE ROOT OF S MOLE IN 360729.5N, 052116W, IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. (QHM GIBRALTAR, 16.2.88). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H3945/88 21.4.89 PRESUMED ONE OF THE FIVE WKS LOCATED, BUT NOT FULLY EXAMINED DUE TO ROCKS, JUST NW OF WK OF OKEANUS. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 467). COVERED BY EXTENDED DANGER LINE OF OKEANUS CLOSE N. NE 45. HH090/669/01 26.4.95 NOT LOCATED, OUTSIDE SURVEY AREA. (HMS HERALD, HI 669). 12.10.00 NOT CHARTED. LIES BETWEEN WK [34901] AND ROCKS. NE 144. AMENDED TO POSN FOR FILING ONLY. RSDRA2018000121049 02.04.20 EXAM'D BY BDC 02.07.19; FEATURE LOCATED IN 3607.415N, 0521.344W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.61MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS, LENGTH 16MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS, HT 2MTRS, ORIENTATION 154/334 DEGS. (HMS ECHO, H525 HI1601 904). AMEND NDW 14.6MTRS.

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FAQ

Where is the ALEX wreck located?

The ALEX wreck is located at coordinates 36 7.415 N,5 21.344 W.

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

The ALEX lies at a depth of about 14.61 meters and is located at coordinates 36 7.415 N,5 21.344 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALEX?

The seabed around the ALEX lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ALEX discovered?

The wreck of the ALEX was discovered in 1988.

What type of wreck is the ALEX?

The ALEX is classified as a fishing vessel.

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