Alondra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alondra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 27.638 N,9 20.78 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.460633
  • Longitude: -9.346333
Wreck Depth 1.8 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALONDRA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 91.1 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2244
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 29, 1916
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1972
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Dec 29, 2000

Surveying Details

H3542/68 5.5.70 WK IDENTIFIED IN 512736.5N, 092045W [OSI]. HIGHEST PART OF WK IS IN VICINITY OF BOILERS AND ENGINE WHERE THE WK MASS RISES TO ABOUT 12FT CLEAR OF THE SEABED. NON FERROUS METALS FROM THE WK HAVE BEEN PARTLY SALVAGED AND SOME LIMITED BLASTING HAS TAKEN PLACE. WK FILLS THE LITTLE BAY ON THE S SIDE OF KEDGE IS. WK AFFORDS NO HAZARD TO INSHORE SHIPPING WHATSOEVER. (R EDMONDS, MOD (FOR SALVAGE GROUP)). INS AS WK 1FM. BR STD. H1282/72 7.2.72 WK IDENTIFIED BY LOCAL KNOWLEDGE. FILLS LITTLE BAY IN S SIDE OF KEDGE I IN 512739.4N, 092044.8W. HIGHEST PART OF WK IN VICINITY OF BOILERS AND ENGINE ABOUT 12FT CLEAR OF SEABED. STEEL PLATES ALL GONE. NO HAZARD TO SHIPPING. (E GILES, UNDERMARINE OPS, 3.2.72). 4.9.75 CHARTED AS WK 1.8MTRS. NC 2129.

Circumstances of loss

EX-JOHN HOGO. BUILE IN 1899 BY J D DUNLOP & CO, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALONDRA SS CO (YEOWARD BROS). TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 380 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LISBON FOR LIVERPOOL. DROVE ASHORE IN FOG. 13 MEN LOST. (SII).

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FAQ

Where is the ALONDRA wreck located?

The ALONDRA wreck is located at coordinates 51 27.638 N,9 20.78 W.

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

The ALONDRA lies at a depth of about 1.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 27.638 N,9 20.78 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALONDRA?

The seabed around the ALONDRA lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the ALONDRA sink?

The ALONDRA sank on Dec 29, 1916.

When was the wreck of the ALONDRA discovered?

The wreck of the ALONDRA was discovered in 1970.

What country did the ALONDRA belong to?

The ALONDRA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ALONDRA carrying?

The ALONDRA was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ALONDRA?

The ALONDRA had a tonnage of 2244 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALONDRA?

The ALONDRA is classified as a steam ship.

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