Alice (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Alice (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 31.085 N,0 32.47 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.518083
  • Longitude: 0.541167
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALICE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 71.6 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4
Sonar Length 16
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 1.5
Tonnage 822
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 21, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Apr 17, 2014

Surveying Details

SUNK IN POSN BEACHY HEAD BEARING NW [TRUE], DISTANCE 19MILES OR PA 503000N, 003500E. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H4722/79 28.8.85 H4722/79 28.8.85 WK PA COVERED BY MORE THAN 30MTRS IN 502848N, 003300E (FRENCH NM 8/30/85). INS AS NDWPA. BR STD. 8.2.91 8.2.91 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 28MTRS ON FRENCH 6824 [1989 EDN]. NC 2451. HH090/611/01 24.1.95 HH090/611/01 24.1.95 NOT LOCATED WITHIN 0.5 MILES OF LISTED POSN. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 611). RETAIN AS CHARTED, NOT CONCLUSIVELY DISPROVED. HH226/420/02 5.7.95 HH226/420/02 5.7.95 WK LOCATED IN 503106N, 003230E [WGD]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.7 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. BROKEN UP OVER AREA OF 40MTRS. GENERAL ORIENTATION 100/280 DEGS. LARGE MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (HMS BEAGLE, SIGNAL DTD 29.6.95). NCA YET. HH226/420/02 17.7.95 HH226/420/02 17.7.95 ABOVE DETAILS REPEATED. (HMS BEAGLE, HN DTD 30.6.95). HH090/681/01 20.9.95 HH090/681/01 20.9.95 EXAM'D 22.7.95 IN 503105.1N, 003227.9E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 35.5MTRS, NO FOUL OBTAINED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.7 IN GEN DEPTH 39.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.8MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 100/280DEGS. STRONG MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 681). INS AS WK 33MTRS IN 503102.9N, 003233.7E [OGB]. BR STD. 17.4.14 17.4.14 EXAM'D 28.11.14 IN 5031.085N, 0032.470E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.34 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 16MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS, HT 1.5MTRS. LIES 00/180 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL WK. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1442). ?FULLY COLLAPSED AND BURIED WITH ONLY BOILER/ENGINE VISIBLE. AMEND WK 38MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY FORGES & CHANTIERS DE LA MEDITERRANEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LABLONDE & LEROUX. COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SOUTH SHIELDS FOR ROUEN. CAPTURED AND SUNK BY UB-40.

General Comments

?FULLY BROKEN UP, ?BOILER/ENGINE REMAIN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 31.085 N,0 32.47 E
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FAQ

Where is the ALICE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ALICE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 31.085 N,0 32.47 E.

How deep is the ALICE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ALICE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 50 31.085 N,0 32.47 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALICE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ALICE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When did the ALICE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ALICE (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 21, 1916.

When was the wreck of the ALICE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ALICE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1985.

What country did the ALICE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ALICE (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What cargo was the ALICE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ALICE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ALICE (POSSIBLY)?

The ALICE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 822 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALICE (POSSIBLY)?

The ALICE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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