Alster Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alster Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 51.729 N,1 38.187 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.862150
  • Longitude: 1.636450
Wreck Depth 23.82 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALSTER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 65 m
Width 7.8 m
Draught 4.4
Sonar Length 68
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 130
Tonnage 299
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 2, 1880
Bottom Texture 7,6,4
Scour Dimensions 010.0,,000.5,130
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H1952/80 22.6.82 WK LOCATED IN 525142N, 013819E [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 22.9, FOUL AT 23.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.8 IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.9MTRS. LENGTH 125MTRS. (ISS, HI 22). INS AS SW 22.9MTRS. BR STD. H1952/80 27.1.83 RE-EXAM'D 19.7.82 IN 525142N, 013819E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 23.4, FOUL AT 23.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.8 IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.9MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 125MTRS. APPARENTLY INTACT. LIES NNW/SSE AND GIVES GOOD SONAR RETURNS. (SOISS, HI 22). BR STD. H1310/88/48 27.9.88 WK IN 525153N, 013829E [OGB] USING DECCA. IDENTIFIED AS THE ALSTER. HULL IS COMPLETE, UPRIGHT AND LYING ACROSS THE TIDE APPROX NE/SW. STANDS 20FT HIGH. (M OXLADE, 1.9.88). HH100/351/01 21.11.89 IDENTIFIED AS THE ALSTER WHEN BELL WAS RECOVERED. NO OTHER WK IN CLOSE PROXIMITY. (M OXLADE). HH100/351/04 27.3.91 WK INTACT EXCEPT WHERE SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS COLLAPSED INTO HULL. STANDS APPROX 5 MTRS HIGH. WK HAS BEEN PURCHASED FROM ELLERMAN LINE SHIPPING CO. (R W HICKINBOTTOM, 24.2.91). 5.2.02 RECORD REVIEWED. AMEND TO SW 23MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/18 21.8.02 DIVED ON 14.7.02, LIES IN 5251.750N, 00138.226E [WGD] USING GPS. BROKEN POTTERY SPREAD AROUND AND A NUMBER OF LARGE CAST IRON WAGON WHEELS. A SMALL AMOUNT OF OLD NETTING WAS SIGHTED. MARKED BY A 2 GALLON SIZE CHEMICAL CONTAINER AND A SMALLER 1FT DIAMETER ORANGE BUOY ON THE SAME LINE. HEIGHT OF WRECK BY E/S APPROX 3MTRS. (S WRIGHT 15.7.02). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2015/000041896 21.5.15 EXAM'D 16.10.14 IN 5251.729N, 0138.187E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.82MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTRS, EXTENDS 10MTRS TOWARDS 130DEGREES. LENGTH 68MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 5.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 130/310 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI 1427). AMEND DW 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 21, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1854 BY DENNY, DUMBARTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W LIDDEL. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND INVERTED ENGINE OF 100HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY C D HOLMES, HULL. PASSAGE HULL FOR ANTWERP. GENERAL CARGO. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION IN FOG WITH SS ADAM SMITH.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 51.729 N,1 38.187 E
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FAQ

Where is the ALSTER wreck located?

The ALSTER wreck is located at coordinates 52 51.729 N,1 38.187 E.

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

The ALSTER lies at a depth of about 23.82 meters and is located at coordinates 52 51.729 N,1 38.187 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALSTER?

The seabed around the ALSTER lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the ALSTER sink?

The ALSTER sank on Jun 2, 1880.

When was the wreck of the ALSTER discovered?

The wreck of the ALSTER was discovered in 1982.

What country did the ALSTER belong to?

The ALSTER belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ALSTER carrying?

The ALSTER was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ALSTER?

The ALSTER had a tonnage of 299 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALSTER?

The ALSTER is classified as a steam ship.

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