Alwaki Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Alwaki Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 43.008 N,4 29.483 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.716800
  • Longitude: -4.491383
Wreck Depth 56 m
Water Depth 72 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALWAKI
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 114.3 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 116
Shadow Height 16
Orientation 20
Tonnage 4533
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 10, 1940
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2008

Surveying Details

SANK 10M N OF CAPE WRATH. (DODS). H0659/40 19.7.40 H0659/40 19.7.40 POSN 584248N, 042924W. (HMS TARTAR). NCA. H0659/40 13.11.57 H0659/40 13.11.57 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. (HMS TARTAR, HN 1/40). BR STD. H2394/63 22.11.66 H2394/63 22.11.66 SONAR CONTACT GOOD AT LONG RANGE BUT POOR AT 1500FT. WK APPROX 200FT LONG, LYING E/W. (HMS BERWICK, 9.11.66). NCA. 31.12.80 31.12.80 AMEND TO WK USC 30MTRS. BR STD. H2925/83 11.1.85 H2925/83 11.1.85 EXAM'D 27.7.84 IN 584302N, 042924W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56 IN GEN DEPTH 72MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 16MTRS. LENGTH 116MTRS. LIES 020/200DEGS. (BUE SUBSEA, HI 204). BR STD. 26.1.06 26.1.06 EUT POSN: 5843.008N, 0429.483W. NE 1954. 24.9.08 24.9.08 DIVED AND POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS ALWAKI FROM A PLATE RECOVERED BEARING THE NAME OF THE SHIPPING COMPANY. (K HEATH, TELECON 23.9.08) NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1922 BY WERF 'MAASDIJK' WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 497 NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VAN NIEVELT GOUDRIAAN & CO. SANK AFTER AN EXPLOSION IN THE ENGINE ROOM. (DODS) VESSEL WAS TORPEDOED BY GEMAN SUBMARINE U 61. (SHIPWRECKS OF N OF SCOTLAND)

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FAQ

Where is the ALWAKI wreck located?

The ALWAKI wreck is located at coordinates 58 43.008 N,4 29.483 W.

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

The ALWAKI lies at a depth of about 56 meters and is located at coordinates 58 43.008 N,4 29.483 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALWAKI?

The seabed around the ALWAKI lies at approximately 72 meters deep.

When did the ALWAKI sink?

The ALWAKI sank on Jul 10, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ALWAKI discovered?

The wreck of the ALWAKI was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ALWAKI belong to?

The ALWAKI belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the ALWAKI?

The ALWAKI had a tonnage of 4533 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALWAKI?

The ALWAKI is classified as a steam ship.

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