Alpheraz Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alpheraz Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 37.933 N,0 4.447 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.632217
  • Longitude: -0.074117
Wreck Depth 26 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALPHERAZ
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Length 11 m
Width 3.4 m
Tonnage 9
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 21, 1991
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 30, 1996

Surveying Details

HH351/351/01 18.2.91 HH351/351/01 18.2.91 WK IN 493754N, 000254W. (DIFRAP 0403/91). NCA YET. HH351/352/01 15.5.91 HH351/352/01 15.5.91 WK, COVERED WITH LESS THAN 20MTRS, IN 493751N, 000253.5W. (BREST NM 91 17 23). CHART AS DW. - NM 1637/91. 30.10.91 30.10.91 SHOWN AS DW PA IN 493751N, 000253.5W ON NE 2146. 29.11.93 29.11.93 AMENDED TO DW. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14590586). 30.1.96 30.1.96 AMENDED TO WK 26MTRS IN 493759N, 000422W. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14590586). HH351/490/03 9.2.96 HH351/490/03 9.2.96 DETAILS AS ABOVE. (FRENCH NM 04/20/96). - NM 838/96.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A FIRE. (FR WK RECORDS 1991 NO.14590586).

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FAQ

Where is the ALPHERAZ wreck located?

The ALPHERAZ wreck is located at coordinates 49 37.933 N,0 4.447 W.

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

The ALPHERAZ lies at a depth of about 26 meters and is located at coordinates 49 37.933 N,0 4.447 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALPHERAZ?

The seabed around the ALPHERAZ lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the ALPHERAZ sink?

The ALPHERAZ sank on Jan 21, 1991.

When was the wreck of the ALPHERAZ discovered?

The wreck of the ALPHERAZ was discovered in 1991.

What country did the ALPHERAZ belong to?

The ALPHERAZ belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the ALPHERAZ?

The ALPHERAZ had a tonnage of 9 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALPHERAZ?

The ALPHERAZ is classified as a fishing vessel.

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