Alliance Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alliance Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 1.21 N,5 49.12 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.020167
  • Longitude: -5.818667
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALLIANCE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 21.3 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 49
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 12, 1997
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 2012

Surveying Details

HH208/400/02 17.2.97 HH208/400/02 17.2.97 SANK IN 540118.5N, 054859.5W OR 110 DEGS 6.4 MILES FROM KILKEEL. (MRSC BELFAST, TLX DTD 12.2.97). INS AS USC 15MTRS. - NM 1023/97. HH208/400/02 10.4.97 HH208/400/02 10.4.97 SANK IN 540118.5N, 054856.5W IN DEPTH OF 32MTRS. ESTIMATED CLEARANCE OVER WK IS 20MTRS, ALLOWING FOR MASTS. (COMMISSIONS OF IRISH LTS, LTR DTD 4.4.97). RETAIN AS USC 15MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH208/400/05 19.4.02 HH208/400/05 19.4.02 WK WITH WOODEN HULL LOCATED IN 5401.210N, 0549.120W [WGD]. (HMS BRIDPORT, REPORT DTD 26.2.02). AMEND TO USC 20MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILE UNDER TOW IN MODERATE SEAS.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the ALLIANCE wreck located?

The ALLIANCE wreck is located at coordinates 54 1.21 N,5 49.12 W.

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

The ALLIANCE lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 54 1.21 N,5 49.12 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALLIANCE?

The seabed around the ALLIANCE lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the ALLIANCE sink?

The ALLIANCE sank on Feb 12, 1997.

When was the wreck of the ALLIANCE discovered?

The wreck of the ALLIANCE was discovered in 1997.

What country did the ALLIANCE belong to?

The ALLIANCE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ALLIANCE?

The ALLIANCE had a tonnage of 49 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALLIANCE?

The ALLIANCE is classified as a trawler.

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