Alto (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alto (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 25.347 N,1 48.86 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.422450
  • Longitude: 1.814333
Wreck Depth 13.69 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALTO (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 87.5 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 85.7
Sonar Width 14.2
Shadow Height 6.9
Orientation 200
Tonnage 2266
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 16, 1916
Bottom Texture 4/1
Scour Dimensions 120.0,,001.3,024.0
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2017

Surveying Details

H411/18 SANK IN 522400N, 014840E. TO BE DISPERSED. (C-IN-C LOWESTOFT). H03774/45 1.4.46 LEAST DEPTH OVER WRECK 6FMS 5FT. (HMS SCOTT, SURVEY [E7604], 1945). CHART AS WK 41FT. LC 1543. H2155/58 12.5.58 WIRE SWEEP 18.9.57 IN 522519N, 014857E USING HSA. CLEAR AT 42FT, FOUL AT 43FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45FT IN GEN DEPTH 60FT. SCOUR DEPTH 72FT. SEABED SAND. TRACING AND E/S TRACES HELD. (ECES, 18.9.57). AMEND TO SW 7FMS. LC 1543. 31.7.74 NOW CHARTED AS SW 12.5MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. H1942/80 31.8.82 EXAM'D 24.2.82 IN 522518N, 014859E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12.9 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. NO SCOUR. HYDROSEARCH VERTICAL HT 10.3MTRS, LENGTH 91.41MTRS, BEAM 14.14MTRS. APPARENTLY LYING ON PORT SIDE, HEADING 022DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 11). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091758 24.7.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16 IN 5225.347N, 0148.860E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.69MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS, LENGTH 85.7MTRS, WIDTH 14.2MTRS, HEIGHT 6.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 200/020 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 120MTRS, 1.3MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 024 DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT, PARTIALLY BURIED AND LIES ON PORT SIDE. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 13.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILST EN ROUTE FROM ROUEN TO NEWCASTLE. (LL WW1).

General Comments

LYING ON PORT SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the ALTO (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ALTO (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 25.347 N,1 48.86 E.

How deep is the ALTO (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ALTO (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 13.69 meters and is located at coordinates 52 25.347 N,1 48.86 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALTO (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ALTO (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the ALTO (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ALTO (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 16, 1916.

When was the wreck of the ALTO (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ALTO (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the ALTO (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ALTO (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ALTO (POSSIBLY)?

The ALTO (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2266 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALTO (POSSIBLY)?

The ALTO (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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