Alaskan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Alaskan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		2 38 N,28 58 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 2.633333
  • Longitude: -28.966667
Water Depth 700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALASKAN
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 126.5 m
Width 16.4 m
Draught 11.1
Tonnage 5364
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 28, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details [NO DATE] WK IN 023800N, 285800W, APPROX. (LLWW2). ALSO REPORTED IN 035800N, 261900W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Sep 21, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1918 BY BETHLEHEM SHIPBUILDING CORP. LAID DOWN AS WAR JUPITER, COMPLETED AS WHEATON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY AMERICAN-HAWAIIAN SS CO, NEW YORK. TRIPLE- EXPANSION ENGINE OF 2,500IHP. PASSAGE PORT SAID & TABLE BAY FOR PARAMARIBO & US. TORPEDOED BY U 172. 5 CREW OF 46 LOST. 9 CREW SAILED TO FRENCH GUIANA IN A LIFEBOAT MORE THAN 30 DAYS AFTER THEIR SHIP SANK. (WRECKSITE.EU, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, LLWW2 & DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ALASKAN wreck located?

The ALASKAN wreck is located at coordinates 2 38 N,28 58 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALASKAN?

The seabed around the ALASKAN lies at approximately 700 meters deep.

When did the ALASKAN sink?

The ALASKAN sank on Nov 28, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ALASKAN discovered?

The wreck of the ALASKAN was discovered in 1942.

What country did the ALASKAN belong to?

The ALASKAN belonged to US.

What cargo was the ALASKAN carrying?

The ALASKAN was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ALASKAN?

The ALASKAN had a tonnage of 5364 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALASKAN?

The ALASKAN is classified as a steam ship.

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