Torm Alexandra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Torm alexandra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 20.61 N,10 47.756 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.343500
  • Longitude: -10.795933
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name TORM ALEXANDRA
Type carrier
Flag MT
Length 97.8 m
Tonnage 3972
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 25, 2001
Original Detection Year 2003
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Oct 21, 2009

Surveying Details

HH427/400/02 5.8.03 ST IN 0620.585N, 1047.752W [WGD]. (USNM 32/51641/03). US 51641 NOT CORRECTLY REFERRED TO [WGD]. BA 2478 POSN: 0620.60N, 1047.75W [WGD]. - NM 3872/03. HH427/410/03 24.3.04 WK LIES IN 0620.610N, 1047.756W [WGD]. POSN BY GPS. LIES ALONG N PART OF COMMERCIAL QUAY. HAS CAPSIZED TOWARDS AND ONTO THE QUAY. (HMNLS ROTTERDAM, M4019). RETAIN ST IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2009/000141410 21.10.09 RAISED. (SHOM & 'LV LAVALLEE', EMAIL DTD 13.10.09). DELETE. - NM 6158/09. 4.1.11 SEP 2010/000217500 4.1.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. DEPRESSION REMAINS IN SEABED. OBSERVED 1.11.09 IN PORT OF BUCHANAN IN 0551.786N, 1003.441W. UPRIGHT AND UNDER DEMOLITION. (AFRICA PARTNERSHIP SURVEY 2009). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

25.7.01 ARRIVED FROM ABIDHAN. CAPSIZED 25.7.01 WHILE DISCHARGING ONE HEAVY CONTAINER. SALVED BY SMIT TAK & WIJSMULLER.

General Comments

INTACT, CAPSIZED TOWARDS AND ONTO THE COMMERCIAL QUAY

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FAQ

Where is the TORM ALEXANDRA wreck located?

The TORM ALEXANDRA wreck is located at coordinates 6 20.61 N,10 47.756 W.

How deep is the seabed around the TORM ALEXANDRA?

The seabed around the TORM ALEXANDRA lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the TORM ALEXANDRA sink?

The TORM ALEXANDRA sank on Jul 25, 2001.

When was the wreck of the TORM ALEXANDRA discovered?

The wreck of the TORM ALEXANDRA was discovered in 2003.

What country did the TORM ALEXANDRA belong to?

The TORM ALEXANDRA belonged to MT.

What was the tonnage of the TORM ALEXANDRA?

The TORM ALEXANDRA had a tonnage of 3972 tons.

What type of wreck is the TORM ALEXANDRA?

The TORM ALEXANDRA is classified as a carrier.

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