King Alfred Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
King alfred Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 29.979 N,0 40.115 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.499650
  • Longitude: -0.668583
Wreck Depth 95 m
Water Depth 115 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KING ALFRED
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 159
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 13, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Oct 30, 1978

Surveying Details

15.2.17 WK IN POSN 583000N, 004000W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS ON CHARTS. H3875/26 18.6.26 AMEND TO NDW (1917) (PA). 4.3.76 AMEND TO NDW. NC 291. 27.9.78 AMEND TO WK USC PA 95 MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN]. NC 1942.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE AND SUNK 75 MILES S OF FAIR ISLE. FISHING. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the KING ALFRED wreck located?

The KING ALFRED wreck is located at coordinates 58 29.979 N,0 40.115 W.

How deep is the KING ALFRED and where exactly is it located?

The KING ALFRED lies at a depth of about 95 meters and is located at coordinates 58 29.979 N,0 40.115 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KING ALFRED?

The seabed around the KING ALFRED lies at approximately 115 meters deep.

When did the KING ALFRED sink?

The KING ALFRED sank on Feb 13, 1917.

When was the wreck of the KING ALFRED discovered?

The wreck of the KING ALFRED was discovered in 1917.

What country did the KING ALFRED belong to?

The KING ALFRED belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the KING ALFRED?

The KING ALFRED had a tonnage of 159 tons.

What type of wreck is the KING ALFRED?

The KING ALFRED is classified as a trawler.

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