Alfred Erlandsen Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Alfred erlandsen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 53.831 N,2 7.494 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.897183
  • Longitude: -2.124900
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALFRED ERLANDSEN
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 63.4 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 954
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1907
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1907
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 21, 2021

Surveying Details

POSN 555350N, 020730W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) 7.12.82 DESCRIBED AS COMPLETELY BROKEN UP. NAME GIVEN AS EITHER ALFRED EARLSDEN OR ALFRED ERLANDSEN. LIES TO THE WEST OF WK OF VIGILANT. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 6) H1310/85/2 15.1.85 LIES IN 555350N, 020724W. (W MURNEY, 7.1.85). 28.4.99 INS AS FOUL. BR STD. HH090/915/01 17.1.02 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5553.831N, 0207.494W. SEP 2021/000090526 13.4.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (MERITAITO, HI1591). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

WRECKED ON EBB CARRS IN THICK FOG, WITH LOSS OF ALL HANDS. (LLOYDS).

General Comments

COMPLETELY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the ALFRED ERLANDSEN wreck located?

The ALFRED ERLANDSEN wreck is located at coordinates 55 53.831 N,2 7.494 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALFRED ERLANDSEN?

The seabed around the ALFRED ERLANDSEN lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the ALFRED ERLANDSEN sink?

The ALFRED ERLANDSEN sank on Oct 17, 1907.

When was the wreck of the ALFRED ERLANDSEN discovered?

The wreck of the ALFRED ERLANDSEN was discovered in 1907.

What country did the ALFRED ERLANDSEN belong to?

The ALFRED ERLANDSEN belonged to DK.

What was the tonnage of the ALFRED ERLANDSEN?

The ALFRED ERLANDSEN had a tonnage of 954 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALFRED ERLANDSEN?

The ALFRED ERLANDSEN is classified as a steam ship.

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