Alice Davies Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alice davies Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 25.723 N,3 0.851 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.428717
  • Longitude: -3.014183
Wreck Depth 11.6 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALICE DAVIES
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 52.4 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 1.5
Orientation 25
Tonnage 590
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1878
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1878
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Apr 25, 2006

Surveying Details

1.2.1879 DISPERSED BY MDHB. COMMENCED 1.2.1879, COMPLETED 3.5.1879. DEPTH 39FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN ON 3490 AS WK 5FMS 5FT. H5282/71 24.2.75 AMEND WK 11.4MTRS [LAT]. (MD & HB 1974). HH091/124/01 25.4.06 EXAM'D 16.1.06 IN 5325.7225N, 0300.8512W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.65 IN GEN DEPTH 13.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 1.5MTRS. LIES 025/205 DEGS. NO DEPRIS. LARGELY BROKEN UP, NO DISCERNABLE DETAIL. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND WK 11.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. SUNK ABOUT 450YDS WNW FROM THE ENTRANCE TO SANDON BASIN AFTER COLLISION WITH SS CHERBOURG. LATER DISPERSED.

General Comments

DEBRIS OF WOODEN HULL VESSEL

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FAQ

Where is the ALICE DAVIES wreck located?

The ALICE DAVIES wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.723 N,3 0.851 W.

How deep is the ALICE DAVIES and where exactly is it located?

The ALICE DAVIES lies at a depth of about 11.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 25.723 N,3 0.851 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALICE DAVIES?

The seabed around the ALICE DAVIES lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the ALICE DAVIES sink?

The ALICE DAVIES sank on Dec 21, 1878.

When was the wreck of the ALICE DAVIES discovered?

The wreck of the ALICE DAVIES was discovered in 1878.

What country did the ALICE DAVIES belong to?

The ALICE DAVIES belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ALICE DAVIES?

The ALICE DAVIES had a tonnage of 590 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALICE DAVIES?

The ALICE DAVIES is classified as a sailing vessel.

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