Alison (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Alison (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.829 N,0 26.647 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.580483
  • Longitude: -0.444117
Wreck Depth 56 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALISON (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 36.9 m
Width 7 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 36
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 3.8
Orientation 3
Tonnage 286
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 28, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2003

Surveying Details

12.2.71 SUNK APPROX 503415N 002900W, 8M ESE FROM OWERS LIGHT VESSEL. (WW1SL). H4121/76 12.1.77 WRECK LOCATED 11.8.76 IN 503448N, 002634W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 56-60MTRS. SEABED SEDIMENTARY WITH SMALL RIDGES. DEFINITE WK. DCS3 HEIGHTS 8 & 5.3MTRS, LENGTH 36MTRS. ORIENTATION 010/190DEGS. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). CHART AS WK 48MTRS. NC 2450. HH090/952/01 27.10.03 EXAM'D 28.5.03 IN 5034.829N, 0026.647W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56.1 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 36MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.8MTRS. LIES 003/183 WITH BOWS N. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 952). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908 BY W J YARWOOD & SONS , NORTHWICH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE NORTHWICH CARRYING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 46NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LE HAVE FOR LITTLEHAMPTON. CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY BOMBS. (WW1SL & SIBI). SUNK WITH THE SS 'ALERT'. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.17).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS N

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FAQ

Where is the ALISON (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ALISON (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.829 N,0 26.647 W.

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

The ALISON (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 56 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.829 N,0 26.647 W.

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

The seabed around the ALISON (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the ALISON (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ALISON (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 28, 1916.

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

The wreck of the ALISON (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the ALISON (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ALISON (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ALISON (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ALISON (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the ALISON (POSSIBLY)?

The ALISON (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 286 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALISON (POSSIBLY)?

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

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