Alpha-H Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alpha-h Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 27.212 N,3 3.499 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.453533
  • Longitude: 3.058317
Wreck Depth 16.8 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALPHA-H
Type motor vessel
Length 53 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 423
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 26, 1983
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 18, 2021

Surveying Details

H4753/82 4.7.83 SURVIVORS RECOVERED FROM RAFTS IN 532712N, 030348E BY MV TRANS SEA. (ABERDEEN MRCC, TELEX DTD 26.6.83). MASTER REPORTED VESSEL SANK IN 532306N, 030354E. (LL, 28.6.83). NCA YET. H3450/80 11.10.83 WK LOCATED IN 532714N, 030330E [EUR] BY BLOMMENDAL. SWEPT CLEAR AT 11.2MTRS. MARKED BY W CARD BUOY, VQ(9)10S, LAID CLOSE W. (NETHERLANDS NM 2291/83). - NM 2765/83. 10.7.89 POSN GIVEN AS 532713.5N, 030329.8E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, JAN '88 EDN, NO. K10-1949). HH160/351/01 19.10.90 NOW WK SW 17MTRS IN 532715N, 030335.5E APPROX. (NETHERLANDS NM 521/90). - NM 3291/90. HH340/620/01 15.12.90 BUOY REMOVED. (NETHERLANDS NM 46/585/90). - NM 3504/90. 3.5.07 SHOWN AS WK SW 16.8MTRS IN 5327.183N, 0303.420E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1632 [INT 1420] [2007 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 1632.

Circumstances of loss

SANK 7.5 HOURS AFTER STRIKING AN UNIDENTIFIED SUBMERGED OBJECT AND TAKING ON A LIST. PASSAGE DENMARK FOR WELLS, NORFOLK. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 27.212 N,3 3.499 E
Alpha-H on Wreck Map Alpha-H Wreck on Google Map

More Motor Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the ALPHA-H wreck located?

The ALPHA-H wreck is located at coordinates 53 27.212 N,3 3.499 E.

How deep is the ALPHA-H and where exactly is it located?

The ALPHA-H lies at a depth of about 16.8 meters and is located at coordinates 53 27.212 N,3 3.499 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALPHA-H?

The seabed around the ALPHA-H lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the ALPHA-H sink?

The ALPHA-H sank on Jun 26, 1983.

When was the wreck of the ALPHA-H discovered?

The wreck of the ALPHA-H was discovered in 1983.

What cargo was the ALPHA-H carrying?

The ALPHA-H was carrying fish,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ALPHA-H?

The ALPHA-H had a tonnage of 423 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALPHA-H?

The ALPHA-H is classified as a motor vessel.

Back to Wrecks