Alston Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alston Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 55.431 N,1 36.898 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.923850
  • Longitude: 1.614967
Wreck Depth 23.5 m
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALSTON
Type sailing vessel
Sonar Length 56
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 50
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source merchant ship
Surveying Details H2041/47 9.4.47 NORWEGIAN SS ANN REPD TO HAVE STRUCK OBSTN IN 525500N, 013700E. BELIEVED TO BE UNCHARTED WK. (TH L522/47). H1952/80 25.1.83 EXAM'D 15.6.81 IN 525525N, 013702E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.2 IN GEN DEPTH 27 TO 30MTRS. SCOUR 1 TO 2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 5.1MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, BEAM 9MTRS. A '3-ISLAND' SHIP LYING 040/220 DEGS. INTACT AND ON EVEN KEEL. (SOISS, HI 22). BR STD. 9.12.87 REPD TO HAVE BEEN DIVED ON. IDENTIFIED BY BELL AS STEEL SV ALSTON. THOUGHT TO HAVE SUNK IN AROUND 1870. MASTS NO LONGER STAND. (F WATSON, TELECON). HH242/550/04 30.11.93 EXAM'D 16.7.93 IN 525524.2N, 013700.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [4 LOPS]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 22.0, FOUL AT 22.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.1 IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 31.2MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.3MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS, BREADTH 8MTRS. CLEARLY DEFINED INTACT WK LYING 080/260 DEG. NETS/BUOY POSSIBLY ATTACHED. (OCEONICS (UK) LTD, HI 22). BR STD. SEP 2015/000041896 22.5.15 EXAM'D 19.10.14 IN 5255.431N, 0136.898E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.5MTRS. LENGTH 56MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 4.5MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY HI 1427). AMEND DW 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 22, 2015

General Comments

STEEL HULL, INTACT, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the ALSTON wreck located?

The ALSTON wreck is located at coordinates 52 55.431 N,1 36.898 E.

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

The ALSTON lies at a depth of about 23.5 meters and is located at coordinates 52 55.431 N,1 36.898 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALSTON?

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

When was the wreck of the ALSTON discovered?

The wreck of the ALSTON was discovered in 1947.

What type of wreck is the ALSTON?

The ALSTON is classified as a sailing vessel.

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