Alfred Colebrook Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Alfred colebrook Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 18.832 N,1 22.03 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.313867
  • Longitude: 1.367167
Water Depth -4 m
Drying Height of the Feature 0.3 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALFRED COLEBROOK
Type drifter
Flag GB
Tonnage 56
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 9, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H16358/42 19.11.42 TWO WRECKS SHOWING AT LW ON SURVEY [E6441] IN 511848N, 012206E. REPD LATER DISPERSED. CHART AS 2 STFS (WRECKS) (2 MASTS). NC 1827. [SEE ALSO WK [13839] 'HARVEST MOON']. H2100/74 8.8.74 LOCATED IN 511847.9N, 012208.0E USING HSA. UNRECOGNISABLE CONSISTING OF METAL PIPES ABOVE MUD. HIGHEST POINT BEING 2.0MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (ISS, 1974 REPORT). SHOWN ON ISS SURVEY [K6980] AS DRIES 5.2MTRS. CHART AS ST DRIES 5.2MTRS. NE 1828. [COVERED BY WK [13839] OF 'HARVEST MOON']. H0 12.1.82 NOW CHARTED AS ST H0.3MTRS. NE 1827 [MHWS = 4.9MTRS AT RAMSGATE = H0.3]. HH090/647/01 18.1.95 EXAM'D 31.10.95. LISTED POSN AND SURROUNDING AREA WERE VISUALLY EXAMINED AT LW. NOTHING WAS FOUND WHICH COULD BE THIS WRECK. RECOMMEND DELETE. (NP 1016, HI 647). DELETED. AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2007

Circumstances of loss

REQUISITIONED DRIFTER SUNK AS BLOCKSHIP. (WW2SL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 18.832 N,1 22.03 E
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FAQ

Where is the ALFRED COLEBROOK wreck located?

The ALFRED COLEBROOK wreck is located at coordinates 51 18.832 N,1 22.03 E.

When did the ALFRED COLEBROOK sink?

The ALFRED COLEBROOK sank on Sep 9, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ALFRED COLEBROOK discovered?

The wreck of the ALFRED COLEBROOK was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ALFRED COLEBROOK belong to?

The ALFRED COLEBROOK belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ALFRED COLEBROOK?

The ALFRED COLEBROOK had a tonnage of 56 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALFRED COLEBROOK?

The ALFRED COLEBROOK is classified as a drifter.

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