Alexander Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Alexander Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 43.016 N,0 15.101 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.716933
  • Longitude: -0.251683
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALEXANDER
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 45.7 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 432
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 8, 1896
Original Detection Year 1896
Last Detection Year 1971
Original Source other
Surveying Details 10.2.71 SINKING POSN: 534300N, 001500W [OGB]. (DODS). FOR FILING ONLY. AMENDED TO LIFT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) .
Last Amended Date Jun 10, 1999

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN HUMBER AFTER COLLISION WITH SS GOOLE WHICH WAS INWARD BOUND FROM ROTTERDAM. VESSEL, BUILT 1882, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY E.J. ODENIUS. 10 LIVES LOST. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ALEXANDER wreck located?

The ALEXANDER wreck is located at coordinates 53 43.016 N,0 15.101 W.

When did the ALEXANDER sink?

The ALEXANDER sank on Oct 8, 1896.

When was the wreck of the ALEXANDER discovered?

The wreck of the ALEXANDER was discovered in 1896.

What country did the ALEXANDER belong to?

The ALEXANDER belonged to SE.

What was the tonnage of the ALEXANDER?

The ALEXANDER had a tonnage of 432 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALEXANDER?

The ALEXANDER is classified as a steam ship.

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