Alkene Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Alkene Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		9 35.9 N,126 8.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 9.598333
  • Longitude: 126.136667
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Mean Lower Low Water
Name ALKENE
Type tanker
Flag PH
Length 99.1 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 3102
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 23.8.76 AGROUND IN 093554N, 1260812E. (LL 19.8.76). 10.12.14 NOT VISIBLE ON GOOGLE EARTH. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1945 BY ST JOHN'S RIVER SHIPBUILDING CO, JACKSONVILLE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LUZON STEVEDORING CORPORATION. PASSAGE BISLIG TO LIMAY, BATAAN. RAN AGROUND OFF ANAJAUAN ISLAND, SURIGAO AS A RESULT OF ADVERSE WEATHER CONDITIONS. ALL EFFORTS TO REFLOAT THE VESSEL FAILED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ALKENE wreck located?

The ALKENE wreck is located at coordinates 9 35.9 N,126 8.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALKENE?

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

When did the ALKENE sink?

The ALKENE sank on Jan 9, 1974.

When was the wreck of the ALKENE discovered?

The wreck of the ALKENE was discovered in 1974.

What country did the ALKENE belong to?

The ALKENE belonged to PH.

What cargo was the ALKENE carrying?

The ALKENE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ALKENE?

The ALKENE had a tonnage of 3102 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALKENE?

The ALKENE is classified as a tanker.

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