Alkmini Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Alkmini Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 36.807 N,3 40.183 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.613450
  • Longitude: -3.669717
Wreck Depth 56 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALKMINI
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 126.1 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 9.7
Sonar Length 120
Sonar Width 24
Shadow Height 16.9
Orientation 154
Tonnage 5476
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 20, 1981
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0015.0,,000.5,180
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 9, 2005

Surveying Details

H4287/77 2.6.81 H4287/77 2.6.81 WK 33MTRS IN 493648N, 034015W [OGB]. BUOYS REMOVED. (TH, 1.6.81). - NM 1349/81. 8.5.84 8.5.84 WK IN ABOVE POSN REPORTED BY FISHERMAN USING DECCA. SAID TO BE SMALL, BUT EASY TO LOCATE. (E GILES, TELECON). NCA. H1311/88/60 15.12.88 H1311/88/60 15.12.88 POSN CONFIRMED, STANDING VERY HIGH. (T ALLEN, 14.11.88). NCA. HH091/059/01 9.5.05 HH091/059/01 9.5.05 EXAM'D 14.4.04 IN 4936.807N, 0340.183W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 56.8 IN GEN DEPTH 73.7MTRS. SCOUR <0.5MTR DEEP EXTENDS 15MTRS TOWARDS 180 DEGS. LENGTH 120MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS, HT 16.9MTRS. LIES 154/334 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 154 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, COLLAPSED. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 56MTRS. BR STD. 26.7.06 26.7.06 DCS3 SHOWS MODERN WK. LARGE, SOME 100-125MTRS. QUITE BROKEN UP. (ODYSSEY MARINE INTERNATIONAL). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1967 BY HASHIHAMA ZOSEN, IMABARI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALKMINI SHIPPING CO. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR ORAN. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SPANISH MV 'DURO SEIS'. CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

General Comments

INTACT, COLLAPSED, BOWS SSE

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FAQ

Where is the ALKMINI wreck located?

The ALKMINI wreck is located at coordinates 49 36.807 N,3 40.183 W.

How deep is the ALKMINI and where exactly is it located?

The ALKMINI lies at a depth of about 56 meters and is located at coordinates 49 36.807 N,3 40.183 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALKMINI?

The seabed around the ALKMINI lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the ALKMINI sink?

The ALKMINI sank on May 20, 1981.

When was the wreck of the ALKMINI discovered?

The wreck of the ALKMINI was discovered in 1981.

What country did the ALKMINI belong to?

The ALKMINI belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ALKMINI carrying?

The ALKMINI was carrying general and mixed goods,scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the ALKMINI?

The ALKMINI had a tonnage of 5476 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALKMINI?

The ALKMINI is classified as a carrier.

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