Alice Marie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Alice marie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 6.05 N,5 29.31 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.100833
  • Longitude: -5.488500
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALICE MARIE
Type barque
Flag FR
Length 84.3 m
Width 12.3 m
Draught 6.9
Sonar Length 94
Orientation 10
Tonnage 2181
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 4, 1908
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1908
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1310/82/7 & H1270/82 8.3.82 WK OF 'ALLIS MARIE' LOCATED IN 500617N, 052922W USING DECCA. (A M JONES, 12.2.82). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H1310/83/9 2.2.83 DIVED ON IN 1982. NOW FAIRLY BROKEN UP, LYING ABOUT 1M S OF ST MICHAEL'S MOUNT IN DEPTHS 20 TO 22MTRS. NO ACCURATE POSN, BUT ONE TRANSIT IS TWR AT PERRANUTHNOE IN LINE WITH WATER TWR BEHIND IT. (A JENNIONS, 18.1.83). NCA. H3843/86 3.6.88 EXAM'D 14.5.87 IN 500611N, 052921W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21 IN GEN DEPTH 20.5 TO 21MTRS. NO SCOUR. VERY BROKEN UP AND LYING IN A HOLE. GIVES NO SONAR SHADOW. ORIENTATION 010/190DEGS. LENGTH 94MTRS. THERE IS WRECKAGE SCATTERED TO THE E AND A SEPARATE PIECE OF WRECKAGE 100MTRS W. RETAIN NDW SYMBOL. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 362A). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/14 13.11.98 DIVED IN 500603.5N, 052915W [OGB] USING GPS. MOSTLY SALVAGED TO BELOW THE ORIGINAL WATERLINE. RETAINS ORIGINAL SHAPE AND CARGO OF BALLAST, BRICKS AND RUBBLE ETC. HIGHEST POINT IS THE STERNPOST AND RUDDER, AROUND WHICH MUCH MONOFIL NET IS TANGLED. (G J LOCKETT, 11.11.98). BR STD. HH100/351/18 21.2.02 [WGD] POSN: 5006.050N, 0529.310W. (J ROSEVEARE, E-MAIL DTD 20.2.02). BR STD. SEP 2016/000091765 27.10.16 NOT LOCATED IN M/B SURVEY. (MMT, HI 1500). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 BY A & C DE LA LOIRE, NANTES. STRUCK RUNNELSTONE IN FOGGY CONDITIONS. ALMOST REACHED PENZANCE IN DAMAGED CONDITION, BUT SANK OFF ST MICHAELS MOUNT. (CORNISH SHIPWRECKS & SIBI).

General Comments

VERY BROKEN UP AND LYING IN A HOLE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 6.05 N,5 29.31 W
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FAQ

Where is the ALICE MARIE wreck located?

The ALICE MARIE wreck is located at coordinates 50 6.05 N,5 29.31 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALICE MARIE?

The seabed around the ALICE MARIE lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the ALICE MARIE sink?

The ALICE MARIE sank on Oct 4, 1908.

When was the wreck of the ALICE MARIE discovered?

The wreck of the ALICE MARIE was discovered in 1908.

What country did the ALICE MARIE belong to?

The ALICE MARIE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the ALICE MARIE carrying?

The ALICE MARIE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ALICE MARIE?

The ALICE MARIE had a tonnage of 2181 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALICE MARIE?

The ALICE MARIE is classified as a barque.

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