Alf Everard (Part Of) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Alf everard (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 29.777 N,0 53.607 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.496283
- Longitude: 0.893450
|
| Wreck Depth |
11.9 m
|
| Water Depth |
13 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ALF EVERARD (PART OF) |
|
Type
|
motor vessel
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
29.9 m |
| Width |
7 m |
| Draught |
2.9 |
| Sonar Length |
35 |
| Sonar Width |
10 |
| Tonnage |
213 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
clay products
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 24, 1953
|
| Scour Dimensions |
,,000.1, |
| Original Detection Year |
1964 |
| Last Detection Year |
2004 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
May 15, 2025 |
Surveying Details
H4710/63 5.5.64 H4710/63 5.5.64 LOCATED IN 512945N, 005344E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41FT IN GEN DEPTH 46FT. NO SCOUR. CONTACT ON SONAR FROM E. (HMS ECHO, 1.12.63). INS AS OBSTN 6FMS 5FT. BR STD. H8366/53 5.3.65 H8366/53 5.3.65 SWEPT CLEAR AT 40FT, FOUL AT 42FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41FT IN GEN DEPTH 44FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, 22.10.64). DELETE. - NM 400/65. 27.5.68 27.5.68 OBSTN 6FMS 4FT [LAT] SHOWN ON NE 1185. 26.9.73 26.9.73 AMEND OSW 11.9MTRS. NC 1185. H3531/74 22.12.75 H3531/74 22.12.75 EXAM'D IN 512946N, 005343E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. CLEAR AT 11.9MTRS, FOUL AT 12.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13-14MTRS. NO SCOUR. MAY BE A SEABED FEATURE AND NOT WRECKAGE. (PLA WK REPORT NO.39/75, 5.11.75). AMEND SW 11.9MTRS. - NM BLOCK. H4253/83 7.6.83 H4253/83 7.6.83 CLOSE SOUNDING HAS AGAIN REVEALED NO WRECKAGE OR SCOUR IN THIS POSN. MOST LIKELY A SEABED FEATURE WITH LEAST E/S DEPTH OF 12.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12.8MTRS. NO FURTHER EXAMINATION THIS POSN INTENDED. (MAPLIN, SR17/82, 25.5.82). AMEND DEPTH SWEPT 12.1MTRS. BR STD. HH244/351/01 7.8.91 HH244/351/01 EXAM'D 7.8.91 IN 512944.5N, 005342.5E [OGB] USING MICROFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13-13.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. CLASSIFIED AS WK BUT COULD BE SEABED FEATURE. RETAIN AS SW 11.9MTRS. (PLA WK NO.201/7, HAVENGORE NO 11/91). NCA. HH244/351/01 2.4.92 HH244/351/01 2.4.92 SHOWN AS SW 11.9MTRS IN 512944.5N, 005342.5E ON 1185,1607. HH246/400/03 28.4.97 HH246/400/03 28.4.97 EXAM'D 20.2.97 IN 512945.0N, 005342.6E [OGB] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.1 IN GEN DEPTH 13.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 13.5MTRS BUT IS VIRTUALLY NON EXISTANT. COVERS 35MTRS BY 10MTRS. LIES E/W. (PLA WK REPORT 3/97). BR STD. 13.6.05 13.6.05 SHOWN IN 5129.783N, 0053.628E [WGD] ON PLA 201/23 DTD SEP'03-NOV'04. BR STD. RSDRA2025000252460 16.05.2025 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2025. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.23MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY, DTD 17.01.25). RETAIN DW 11.9MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1925 BY FELLOWS & CO LTD, GT YARMOUTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALFRED EVERARD & SONS LTD. 4 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE OF 63BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CHARLESTOWN FOR LONDON. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH BRITISH MV CITY OF JOHANNESBURG. AN EX-SPRITSAIL LONDON BARGE. (SIBI & LL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 29.777 N,0 53.607 E
Alf Everard (Part Of) on Wreck Map
Alf Everard (Part Of) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ALF EVERARD (PART OF) wreck located?
The ALF EVERARD (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.777 N,0 53.607 E.
How deep is the ALF EVERARD (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?
The ALF EVERARD (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 11.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 29.777 N,0 53.607 E.
How deep is the seabed around the ALF EVERARD (PART OF)?
The seabed around the ALF EVERARD (PART OF) lies at approximately 13 meters deep.
When did the ALF EVERARD (PART OF) sink?
The ALF EVERARD (PART OF) sank on Dec 24, 1953.
When was the wreck of the ALF EVERARD (PART OF) discovered?
The wreck of the ALF EVERARD (PART OF) was discovered in 1964.
What country did the ALF EVERARD (PART OF) belong to?
The ALF EVERARD (PART OF) belonged to GB.
What cargo was the ALF EVERARD (PART OF) carrying?
The ALF EVERARD (PART OF) was carrying clay products.
What was the tonnage of the ALF EVERARD (PART OF)?
The ALF EVERARD (PART OF) had a tonnage of 213 tons.
What type of wreck is the ALF EVERARD (PART OF)?
The ALF EVERARD (PART OF) is classified as a motor vessel.
General Comments
SLIGHT SCOUR, VIRTUALLY NON-EXISTANT