Alphard Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alphard Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 11.2 N,16 48.967 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 22.186667
  • Longitude: -16.816117
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALPHARD
Type carrier
Flag IT
Length 82.6 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 983
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 4, 1967
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date May 1, 2003

Surveying Details

H795/62 24.10.67 H795/62 24.10.67 ST IN 221110N, 164850W. (CADIZ NM 1172/67). BR STD. H2592/72 14.2.75 H2592/72 14.2.75 DELETED ST IN 221110N, 164850W. (SPANISH NM 546/74). BR STD. H4718/70 16.4.75 H4718/70 16.4.75 DW MAST 133.5DEGS, 1.1M FROM PIEDRA GALHA. (SPANISH NM 547/74). BR STD. 3.9.81 3.9.81 DW MTS SHOWN IN 221110N, 164850W ON SPANISH 53B [1980 EDN]. INS AS ST. BR STD. 21.10.92 21.10.92 SHOWN AS DW 1N 221112N, 164858W ON SPANISH CHART 53B. NC 3134.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1953. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TRANSMARE SOC. DI NAVIGAZIONE E COMMERCIO. PASSAGE GENOA FOR ABIDJAN. GROUNDED AFTER ENGINE TROUBLE. ABANDONED AS CTL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ALPHARD wreck located?

The ALPHARD wreck is located at coordinates 22 11.2 N,16 48.967 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALPHARD?

The seabed around the ALPHARD lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the ALPHARD sink?

The ALPHARD sank on Sep 4, 1967.

When was the wreck of the ALPHARD discovered?

The wreck of the ALPHARD was discovered in 1967.

What country did the ALPHARD belong to?

The ALPHARD belonged to IT.

What cargo was the ALPHARD carrying?

The ALPHARD was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ALPHARD?

The ALPHARD had a tonnage of 983 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALPHARD?

The ALPHARD is classified as a carrier.

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