Alison Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Alison Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 50.6 N,8 18.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.843333
  • Longitude: -8.301667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALISON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 41.1 m
Width 6.9 m
Draught 3.3
Tonnage 272
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 22, 1928
Original Detection Year 1928
Last Detection Year 1930
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 24, 2005

Surveying Details

H6525/28 23.10.28 POSN GIVEN AS 515036N, 081806W, OR 224DEGS, 2.5C FROM NO.7 BUOY, QUEENSTOWN. ATTEMPTS BEING MADE TO REFLOAT VESSEL. (LL, 25.10.28) NCA YET. 3.7.29 WRECK TO BE REMOVED. (HMS SCYTHE) NCA. 14.11.29 VESSEL TO BE LIFTED FROM ENTRANCE TO HAULBOWLINE DOCKYARD TO ENABLE STRANDED LINER CELTIC, WHEN REFLOATED TO ENTER DOCK FOR SCRAPPING. (LL, 12.11.29) NCA. H6525/28 22.1.30 WRECK REMOVED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) AMENDED TO LIFT.

Circumstances of loss

12.11.29 EX- EFTERPE, EX- AUSTRALIA, BUILT 1892 BY EARLE'S CO. LTD, HULL WITH 2 CYLINDER COMPOUND ENGINE OF 60HP, 1 BOILER AND SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R BURBAGE-CLARK, NEWCASTLE. SUNK AT ENTRANCE TO HAULBOWLINE DOCKYARD FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH OUTGOING COASTER ZILLAH, WHILST IN PASSAGE WESTPORT FOR CORK. (LL, 12.11.29 & SII)

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FAQ

Where is the ALISON wreck located?

The ALISON wreck is located at coordinates 51 50.6 N,8 18.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALISON?

The seabed around the ALISON lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the ALISON sink?

The ALISON sank on Oct 22, 1928.

When was the wreck of the ALISON discovered?

The wreck of the ALISON was discovered in 1928.

What country did the ALISON belong to?

The ALISON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ALISON carrying?

The ALISON was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ALISON?

The ALISON had a tonnage of 272 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALISON?

The ALISON is classified as a steam ship.

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