Alf Everard (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alf everard (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 29.772 N,0 53.415 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.496200
  • Longitude: 0.890250
Wreck Depth 12.4 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
Orientation 90
Tonnage 213
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1953
Original Detection Year 1954
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H8366/53 19.1.54 H8366/53 19.1.54 LOCATED 066DEG, 1.42M FROM GT NORE TWR. MARKED BY G SPH BUOY, INT.Q.G.10S LAID 091DEG, 300FT FROM WK. (TH NM 131/53). INS AS DW WITH BUOY. - NM 145/54. H8366/53 16.6.54 H8366/53 16.6.54 DISPERSAL OPS IN HAND. (NAVEAM 5026). NCA YET. H8366/53 30.3.55 H8366/53 30.3.55 DISPERSAL OPS CONTINUE. (TH HARWICH). NCA. H8366/53 H8366/53 DISPERSAL COMPLETED FEBRUARY 1955. (TRINITY HOUSE 1955). AMEND TO FOUL. DELETE BUOY. - NM 2872/55. H4710/63 5.5.64 H4710/63 5.5.64 EXAM'D USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44 IN GEN DEPTH 46FT. SCOUR 48FT. (HMS ECHO, 1.12.63). H8366/53 5.3.65 H8366/53 5.3.65 SWEPT CLEAR AT 39FT, FOUL AT 41FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44FT IN GEN DEPTH 46FT. SCOUR 52FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE). INS AS OBSTN 6FMS 3FT. - NM 400/55. H448/64 10.8.67 H448/64 10.8.67 AMEND TO OBSTN 6FMS 2FT. (CHANGE OF DATUM TO LAT). 26.9.73 26.9.73 AMEND TO OSW 11.6MTRS. NC 1185. H3531/74 22.12.75 H3531/74 22.12.75 EXAM'D IN 512946N, 005332E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 11.7MTRS, FOUL AT 12.0MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 12-14MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 14.6MTRS. (PLA WK REPORT 38/75 DTD 5.11.75). AMEND TO SW 11.7MTRS. - NM BLOCK. H4253/83 7.6.83 H4253/83 7.6.83 EXAM'D 13.9.82 IN 512944N, 005330E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 12.2MTRS, FOUL AT 12.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. SCOUR 14MTRS. (MAPLIN, 23.9.82). AMEND TO SW 12.2MTRS. BR STD. HH244/420/01 9.12.92 HH244/420/01 9.12.92 EXAM'D 14.9.92 IN 512943.9N, 005330.3E [OGB] USING MICROFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11.8-13.7MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 13.7MTRS. LIES IN TWO PARTS. RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH. (PLA WK REPORT 63/92). NCA. HH244/420/03 8.6.98 HH244/420/03 8.6.98 EXAM'D 11.5.98 IN 512944.0N, 005330.4E [OGB] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 13.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 13.5MTRS. WRECKAGE IS MAINLY SITTING IN A SCOUR, THE HIGH POINT IS 0.5MTR ABOVE THE IMMEDIATE SEA BED. AREA OF WRECKAGE PROBABLY 40 BY 25MTRS ON AN E/W AXIS. TO BE RESWEPT. (PLA WK REPORT 19/98). BR STD. HH246/400/05 8.7.99 HH246/400/05 8.7.99 EXAM'D 16.6.99 IN 5129.733N, 0053.506E [OGB] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 12.4, FOUL 12.8MTRS. (PLA WK REPORT 27/99 DTD 18.6.99). AMEND TO SW 12.4MTRS. BR STD. 13.6.05 13.6.05 SHOWN IN 5129.769N, 0053.420E [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 12.7MTRS. DEEPER THAN CHARTED. NFS. (PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY, DTD 17.01.25). RETAIN DW 12.4MTRS.
Last Amended Date May 15, 2025

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).

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FAQ

Where is the ALF EVERARD (PART OF) wreck located?

The ALF EVERARD (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 51 29.772 N,0 53.415 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 12.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 29.772 N,0 53.415 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 1954.

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.

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