Alex G Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Alex g Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 29.259 N,23 53.976 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.487650
  • Longitude: 23.899600
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name ALEX G
Type carrier
Flag MT
Length 61 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 829
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1983
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3630/82 4.1.84 AGROUND ON AYIOS YEORYIOS, S OF SOUNION. THOUGHT TO HAVE BROKEN UP. (LLOYDS VOL.254). NCA. H1272/84 29.12.86 ST SHOWN IN 372918N, 235400.5E [EUR] ON GREEK 413 [1986 EDN]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 3, 2018

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1959 BY CLELANDS (SUCCESSORS) LTD., WALLSEND-ON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ATHOS MARITIME SHIPPING LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM PIRAEUS FOR MILOS. RAN AGROUND IN HEAVY SEAS & BROKE UP DUE TO CONTINUOUS WAVE ACTION. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ALEX G wreck located?

The ALEX G wreck is located at coordinates 37 29.259 N,23 53.976 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALEX G?

The seabed around the ALEX G lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the ALEX G sink?

The ALEX G sank on Dec 1, 1983.

When was the wreck of the ALEX G discovered?

The wreck of the ALEX G was discovered in 1983.

What country did the ALEX G belong to?

The ALEX G belonged to MT.

What was the tonnage of the ALEX G?

The ALEX G had a tonnage of 829 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALEX G?

The ALEX G is classified as a carrier.

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