King Alfred Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
King alfred Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 59 N,17 38 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.983333
  • Longitude: -17.633333
Water Depth 1300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KING ALFRED
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5272
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 4, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2004

Surveying Details

H01001/40 H01001/40 [NO DATE] SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 565900N, 173800W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) 16.1.78 16.1.78 SUNK APPROX 400M W OF THE HEBRIDES. (DODS). 3.8.87 3.8.87 SINKING POSN 565900N, 173800W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY W DOXFORD & SONS, SUNDERLAND WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 517NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY KING LINE. PASSAGE ST JOHN'S, NEWFOUNDLAND FOR METHIL. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U52. 5 OF 39 CREW LOST. (DODS, LL WW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). VESSEL BROKE IN TWO, BOW SANK & STERN SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM HM SHIPS. (WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL 3).

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FAQ

Where is the KING ALFRED wreck located?

The KING ALFRED wreck is located at coordinates 56 59 N,17 38 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KING ALFRED?

The seabed around the KING ALFRED lies at approximately 1300 meters deep.

When did the KING ALFRED sink?

The KING ALFRED sank on Aug 4, 1940.

When was the wreck of the KING ALFRED discovered?

The wreck of the KING ALFRED was discovered in 1940.

What country did the KING ALFRED belong to?

The KING ALFRED belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KING ALFRED carrying?

The KING ALFRED was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the KING ALFRED?

The KING ALFRED had a tonnage of 5272 tons.

What type of wreck is the KING ALFRED?

The KING ALFRED is classified as a steam ship.

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