Princess Alice Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Princess alice Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 30.53 N,0 5.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.508833
  • Longitude: 0.086667
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRINCESS ALICE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 251
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 3, 1878
Original Detection Year 1878
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Surveying Details 7.1.77 VESSEL SANK IN APPROX 513030N, 000518E. (DAILY MIRROR JAN'77). NCA. 1.11.12 NOT SHOWN ON BA 3337 [EDN 8 DTD 26.1.12]. AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OR IRON IN 1865 BY J CAIRD & CO, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LONDON STEAMBOAT CO. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 140NHP, PADDLE PROPULSION. PASSAGE GRAVESEND FOR LONDON. LEFT WITH 880 PASSENGERS & 20 CREW FOR RETURN PASSAGE ON RIVER. WAS STRUCK ON STBD SIDE BY S COLLIER BYWELL CASTLE (1376 GRT) WHICH WAS UNDER THE CONTROL OF A THAMES PILOT. WAS STUCK ON STARBOARD SIDE ABAFT THE PADDLE BOX ALMOST CUTTING HER IN TWO. BOW SECTION SANK IMMEDIATELY, STERN 5 MINUTES LATER WITH LOSS OF 640 LIVES. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the PRINCESS ALICE wreck located?

The PRINCESS ALICE wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.53 N,0 5.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PRINCESS ALICE?

The seabed around the PRINCESS ALICE lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the PRINCESS ALICE sink?

The PRINCESS ALICE sank on Sep 3, 1878.

When was the wreck of the PRINCESS ALICE discovered?

The wreck of the PRINCESS ALICE was discovered in 1878.

What country did the PRINCESS ALICE belong to?

The PRINCESS ALICE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the PRINCESS ALICE carrying?

The PRINCESS ALICE was carrying personnel.

What was the tonnage of the PRINCESS ALICE?

The PRINCESS ALICE had a tonnage of 251 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRINCESS ALICE?

The PRINCESS ALICE is classified as a steam ship.

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