Alyn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Alyn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 4.443 N,4 36.17 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.074050
  • Longitude: -4.602833
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALYN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 42.7 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3
Orientation 45
Tonnage 350
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 17, 1940
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1286/75/315 12.8.75 H1286/75/315 12.8.75 REMAINS OF WK, WHICH HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY SALVAGED, LOCATED IN 540426N, 043600W. IN AN AREA KNOWN AS THE FORT AND LIES PARALLEL TO ROCKS. A FAIR AMOUNT WKGE, INCLUDING THE ENGINE, REMAIN. A STRONG CURRENT IS EXPERIENCED JUST OFF THE WK. (MR A NEWTON, 22.7.75). HH100/351/04 15.3.91 HH100/351/04 15.3.91 THE WRECK IN 540426N, 043606W IS PROBABLY THE ALYN. (A CORKILL, 9.12.90 - FULL DETAILS OF HER LOSS SUPPLIED). NCA. HH090/706/01 20.9.96 HH090/706/01 20.9.96 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3, MAGNETOMETER AND E/S. (GARDLINE, HI 706). AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Dec 28, 2000

Circumstances of loss

RAN ON TO ROCKS OFF FORT ISLAND, LANGNESS, IN POOR VISIBILITY WHILE ON PASSAGE PRESTON TO BELFAST. VESSEL, BUILT 1909, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ZILLAH SHIPPING & CARRYING CO LTD. EN ROUTE PRESTON TO BELFAST. 2 LIVES LOST. (DICTIONARY OF SHIPWRECKS OFF ISLE OF MAN, A CORKILL).

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FAQ

Where is the ALYN wreck located?

The ALYN wreck is located at coordinates 54 4.443 N,4 36.17 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALYN?

The seabed around the ALYN lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ALYN sink?

The ALYN sank on Mar 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ALYN discovered?

The wreck of the ALYN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ALYN belong to?

The ALYN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ALYN carrying?

The ALYN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ALYN?

The ALYN had a tonnage of 350 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALYN?

The ALYN is classified as a steam ship.

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