Alice F Palmer Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Alice f palmer Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
26 30 S,44 10 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -26.500000
  • Longitude: 44.166667
Water Depth 2800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALICE F PALMER
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 10, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 14.9.72 SUNK IN 263000S, 442000E APPROX OR 263000S, 441000E. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII). NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 19, 2006

Circumstances of loss

A LIBERTY SHIP. PASSAGE CALCUTTA AND COLOMBO FOR DURBAN. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (LIBERTY SHIPS, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII).

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FAQ

Where is the ALICE F PALMER wreck located?

The ALICE F PALMER wreck is located at coordinates 26 30 S,44 10 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALICE F PALMER?

The seabed around the ALICE F PALMER lies at approximately 2800 meters deep.

When did the ALICE F PALMER sink?

The ALICE F PALMER sank on Jul 10, 1943.

When was the wreck of the ALICE F PALMER discovered?

The wreck of the ALICE F PALMER was discovered in 1943.

What country did the ALICE F PALMER belong to?

The ALICE F PALMER belonged to US.

What cargo was the ALICE F PALMER carrying?

The ALICE F PALMER was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ALICE F PALMER?

The ALICE F PALMER had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALICE F PALMER?

The ALICE F PALMER is classified as a steam ship.