Alexandra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alexandra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 20.065 N,4 35.486 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.334417
  • Longitude: -4.591433
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALEXANDRA
Type steam ship
Shadow Height 4.6
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 10, 1871
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1871
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1283/78/159 5.5.78 H1283/78/159 5.5.78 LIES IN 532003N, 043525W [OGB]. WELL SCATTERED & MUCH OVERGROWN WITH KELP. LYING IN 15-20FT OF WATER. APPROX 50FT OF KEEL REMAINS, WHICH AT THE STERN STANDS 15FT HIGH. (M. SMITH LETTER, DTD 4.5.78). NCA, LIES WELL WITHIN CLIPERAU ROCKS. POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 8, 2007

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, WRECKED ON CLIPERAU ROCKS, HOLYHEAD BAY. (M. SMITH). CREW OF 23 RESCUED BY HOLYHEAD LIFEBOAT. (WRECK & RESCUE ON THE COAST OF WALES)

General Comments

SCATTERED & OVERGROWN WITH KELP. HEIGHT FROM DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 20.065 N,4 35.486 W
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FAQ

Where is the ALEXANDRA wreck located?

The ALEXANDRA wreck is located at coordinates 53 20.065 N,4 35.486 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALEXANDRA?

The seabed around the ALEXANDRA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ALEXANDRA sink?

The ALEXANDRA sank on Feb 10, 1871.

When was the wreck of the ALEXANDRA discovered?

The wreck of the ALEXANDRA was discovered in 1871.

What type of wreck is the ALEXANDRA?

The ALEXANDRA is classified as a steam ship.

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