Alice Taylor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alice taylor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 49.392 N,1 39.139 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.823200
  • Longitude: 1.652317
Wreck Depth 15.3 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALICE TAYLOR
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 62.2 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 4.3
Orientation 22
Tonnage 713
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 19, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2002

Surveying Details

H2312/18 24.4.18 H2312/18 24.4.18 POSN ABOUT 4M E FROM HAISBOROUGH LTHO. MAST SHOWING 12FT ABOVE WATER. MARKED BY BUOY 0.5C SW FROM WRECK. INS AS OBSOLETE WK (1918) WITH BUOY. - FNM 300/18. H1163/19 5.2.19 H1163/19 5.2.19 INS LT BUOY FL.G 0.5C EAST FROM WRECK. - NM 358/19. H6474/19 23.8.19 H6474/19 23.8.19 AMEND LT BUOY TO LT FLOAT WITH 2F LTS 2C NE FROM WRECK. - NM 1546/19. H2381/20 1.4.20 H2381/20 1.4.20 WRECK DISPERSED TO 8FMS & BUOY & LT FLOAT. - NM 627/20. H2381/20 18.10.60 H2381/20 18.10.60 DISPERSED TO 50FT [LWST]. POSN 524930N, 013920E. (TH 228/19). 6.12.50 6.12.50 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 46FT. POSN 524918N, 013912E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1950). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 4FT. 1.6.69 1.6.69 AMEND TO SW 7FMS 4FT. LC 106. 14.3.73 14.3.73 AMEND TO SW 13.8MTRS. NC 106. H1952/80 21.1.83 H1952/80 21.1.83 EXAM'D 30.7.81 IN 524922N, 013915E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.3, FOUL AT 15.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.5 IN GEN DEPTH 18.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LIES APPROX NNE/SSW ON SANDY SEABED WITH ROCKY OUTCROPS. POOR SONAR CONTACT. (SOISS, HI 22). - NM 708/83.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1891 BY W HAMILTON & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R TAYLOR & SONS LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 211HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY G CLARKE LTD, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR HULL. CARGO COAL. SANK AFTER STRIKING A SUBMERGED OBJECT CLOSE TO THE N RACE BANK BUOY.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 49.392 N,1 39.139 E
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FAQ

Where is the ALICE TAYLOR wreck located?

The ALICE TAYLOR wreck is located at coordinates 52 49.392 N,1 39.139 E.

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

The ALICE TAYLOR lies at a depth of about 15.3 meters and is located at coordinates 52 49.392 N,1 39.139 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALICE TAYLOR?

The seabed around the ALICE TAYLOR lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the ALICE TAYLOR sink?

The ALICE TAYLOR sank on Apr 19, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ALICE TAYLOR discovered?

The wreck of the ALICE TAYLOR was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ALICE TAYLOR belong to?

The ALICE TAYLOR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ALICE TAYLOR carrying?

The ALICE TAYLOR was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ALICE TAYLOR?

The ALICE TAYLOR had a tonnage of 713 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALICE TAYLOR?

The ALICE TAYLOR is classified as a steam ship.

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