Algier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Algier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 16.966 N,2 20.107 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.282767
  • Longitude: -2.335117
Water Depth 100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALGIER
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Length 66.4 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1654
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 20, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details WRECK IN 601700N, 024900W APPROX. (LLWWII, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). H3050/72 13.12.77 H3050/72 13.12.77 NOT FOUND, BUT NOT POSITIVELY DISPROVED. (HMS HERALD, ROS DTD 19.8.77). 20.11.78 20.11.78 INS AS USC PA 100MTRS IN 602500N, 022000W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1233. 13.1.81 13.1.81 AMEND TO USC PA 54FMS. NE 219. H1270/81 22.1.81 H1270/81 22.1.81 AMEND TO USC 100MTRS. NE 2182C. 4.2.85 4.2.85 NOT SHOWN ON ANY SCALE.
Last Amended Date Oct 2, 2000

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL BUILT 1938. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DET FORENEDE DAMPSKIBS SELSKAB. ON PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR OSLO AND COPENHAGEN, TORPEDOED BY U-38. CREW RECOVERED FROM LIFEBOAT THE FOLLOWING DAY, FIVE LIVES WERE LOST, WHEN 15M NNW OF FOULA. THOUGHT TO HAVE TWO DECKS WITH CARGO OF 48 TONS COPPER WIRE, 248 TONS COPPER RODS. (WEALTH FROM THE SEA & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ALGIER wreck located?

The ALGIER wreck is located at coordinates 60 16.966 N,2 20.107 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALGIER?

The seabed around the ALGIER lies at approximately 100 meters deep.

When did the ALGIER sink?

The ALGIER sank on Mar 20, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ALGIER discovered?

The wreck of the ALGIER was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ALGIER belong to?

The ALGIER belonged to DK.

What cargo was the ALGIER carrying?

The ALGIER was carrying general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the ALGIER?

The ALGIER had a tonnage of 1654 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALGIER?

The ALGIER is classified as a motor vessel.

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