Alexanders Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Alexanders Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 43.446 N,6 18.231 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.724100
  • Longitude: -6.303850
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALEXANDERS
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source ship visit/hydrographic note report
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 1999

Surveying Details

H2894/72 20.5.74 TRAWLER LIES ON STBD SIDE, BOWS SOUTH. 222.5DEGS 1500FT FROM EILEAN TRODDAY LT. (HMS HECLA, HN). PLOTS IN 574328N, 061810W APPROX. CHART AS ST. BR STD. 30.7.76 WK NOT VISIBLE ON ENLARGEMENT OF AIR PHOTOGRAPH OF EILEAN TRODDAY TAKEN BY RAF BRIZE NORTON JUNE 1976. H4856/75 15.7.77 NOT VISIBLE EITHER FROM SEAWARD AT HALF MILE RANGE OR FROM THE SHORE. RECOMMEND DELETE. (HMS HECLA, HI 7/76). BR STD. H1310/80 3.10.80 ENGINE OF THIS WK WAS OBSERVED DRYING ABOUT 1MTR. NOTHING ELSE VISIBLE FROM SURFACE. BELOW SURFACE IMMEDIATE AREA LITTERED WITH SMALL FRAGMENTS OF WRECKAGE. (J O HALL, 3.10.80). NCA. 12.1.82 ENGINE & PROPSHAFT DRY ABOUT 2MTRS AT LWS AND LIE AT HEAD OF AN INLET. BROKEN EQUIPMENT & LARGER PIECES OF HULL SCATTERED WITHIN 50MTRS RADIUS. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 4). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

WENT AGROUND ON EILEAN TRODDAY IN A STORM. (LL).

General Comments

PIECES OF HULL SCATTERED WITHIN 50MTR RADIUS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 43.446 N,6 18.231 W
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FAQ

Where is the ALEXANDERS wreck located?

The ALEXANDERS wreck is located at coordinates 57 43.446 N,6 18.231 W.

When did the ALEXANDERS sink?

The ALEXANDERS sank on Jan 29, 1974.

When was the wreck of the ALEXANDERS discovered?

The wreck of the ALEXANDERS was discovered in 1974.

What country did the ALEXANDERS belong to?

The ALEXANDERS belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ALEXANDERS?

The ALEXANDERS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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