Royal Alfred Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Royal alfred Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 30.687 N,2 43.137 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.511450
  • Longitude: -2.718950
Wreck Depth 6.6 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ROYAL ALFRED
Type barque
Length 38.7 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 192
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1906
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Mar 1, 2004

Surveying Details

H292/67 20.12.68 POSN 513039.5N, 024303.5W. (E1908/PY DEC 1966). INS AS WK 3FMS 3FT. BR STD. H292/67 5.6.69 DETAILS OF WRECK INSERTED FOUND BY MAGNETOMETER 1957 & DIVED ON LATER. 12.10.72 AMEND WK 6.6MTRS [LAT]. NC 1859. 11.2.85 FOUL 6.6MTRS IN SAME POSN. (K6395, K3896). 23.6.75 SHOWN AS FOUL ON LATEST BRISTOL HRB SURVEY DATED APRIL 1975 (K6395(9)). BR STD. 13.2.79 SHOWN AS F 6.6MTRS ON K6395 (20). NCA 11.2.85 AMEND TO FOUL 6.6MTRS IN 513039.5N, 024303.5W. (K6395, K3896). H1270/80 NOT ON BPA 14/1 (JULY AUG 1985). DELETE. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the ROYAL ALFRED wreck located?

The ROYAL ALFRED wreck is located at coordinates 51 30.687 N,2 43.137 W.

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

The ROYAL ALFRED lies at a depth of about 6.6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 30.687 N,2 43.137 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ROYAL ALFRED?

The seabed around the ROYAL ALFRED lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the ROYAL ALFRED sink?

The ROYAL ALFRED sank on Jan 1, 1906.

When was the wreck of the ROYAL ALFRED discovered?

The wreck of the ROYAL ALFRED was discovered in 1968.

What was the tonnage of the ROYAL ALFRED?

The ROYAL ALFRED had a tonnage of 192 tons.

What type of wreck is the ROYAL ALFRED?

The ROYAL ALFRED is classified as a barque.

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