Alfred H Read Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Alfred h read Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.914 N,3 16.296 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.531900
  • Longitude: -3.271600
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALFRED H READ
Type boarding vessel
Flag GB
Length 42.7 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 457
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 28, 1917
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source other
Last Amended Date May 10, 2006

Surveying Details

H7791/17 16.1.18 H7791/17 16.1.18 WK IN POSN 533151N, 031634W. MARKED BY LT & BELL FLOAT NW & LT BUOY SE. - NM 85/18. H7783/18 H7783/18 WRECK NO LONGER EXISTS. - NM 583/19. H1184/67 21.3.67 H1184/67 21.3.67 WK 3.1FMS IN 533154N, 031613W. (MDHB SURVEY K3500/KF). - NM 606/67. 24.4.73 24.4.73 VESSEL DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB. COMPLETED 22.3.1918. DEPTH 31FT BELOW LBD. IN TWO PARTS (A) POSN 533152N, 031615W. (B) 533154N, 031613W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). 28.2.74 28.2.74 AMEND TO FOUL. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). NC 1951. 25.3.75 25.3.75 DELETED. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). NC 1951. 1.9.87 1.9.87 SHOWN AS WKG ON MDHC PLOT M1027/2. INS AS FOUL. NE 1951. HH091/124/01 10.5.06 HH091/124/01 10.5.06 NOT LOCATED USING M/B. GEN DEPTH NOW 9.0MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY MURDOCH & MURRAY LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MERSEY DOCKS AND HARBOUR BOARD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 102NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MINED. SANK ABOUT 830YDS SW BY W 3/4 W (MAG) OF Q1 BLACK CAN BUOY IN QUEENS CHANNEL. 39 LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 31.914 N,3 16.296 W
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FAQ

Where is the ALFRED H READ wreck located?

The ALFRED H READ wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.914 N,3 16.296 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALFRED H READ?

The seabed around the ALFRED H READ lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the ALFRED H READ sink?

The ALFRED H READ sank on Dec 28, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ALFRED H READ discovered?

The wreck of the ALFRED H READ was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ALFRED H READ belong to?

The ALFRED H READ belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ALFRED H READ?

The ALFRED H READ had a tonnage of 457 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALFRED H READ?

The ALFRED H READ is classified as a boarding vessel.

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