Alastor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alastor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 27.093 N,5 37.766 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.451550
  • Longitude: -5.629433
Wreck Depth 10.6 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALASTOR
Type yacht
Flag GB
Length 43 m
Width 5.3 m
Draught 2.2
Tonnage 340
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1946
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 1961
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details 5.5.51 5.5.51 POSN 542724N, 053730W OR 1C ESE OF RUIN ON CASTLE IS. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). INS AS ST. BR STD. H6996/53 25.11.53 H6996/53 25.11.53 NO LONGER VISIBLE. TO BE CHARTED AS DW ED. (HMS SCOTT). - NM 2689/53. H6996/53 29.8.61 H6996/53 29.8.61 LIES IN 542705N, 053741W OR 085DEG, 1C FROM NE CORNER OF GHADDY QUAY IN 55-60FT AT LW. LEAST DEPTH 35FT ABOVE HIGHEST POINT (FUNNEL). (D COLE, BSAC). AGREES WITH DESCRIPTION OF ALASTOR, WHICH IS ALSO DESCRIBED AS A MOTOR YACHT. AMEND TO NDW IN 542705N, 053741W. - NM 1838/61. H5292/71 10.8.72 H5292/71 10.8.72 AMEND TO WK 10.6MTRS. NC 2156. 8.11.04 8.11.04 LIES IN SHELTERED WATER, REMARKABLY INTACT, FUNNEL UPRIGHT. WOODEN DECKS HAVE DECAYED, WHEELHOUSE FALLEN INTO MAIN SALON BELOW. (DIVER MAGAZINE, NOV'04). [WGD] POSN: 5427.093N, 0537.766W.
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 2012

Circumstances of loss

EX-VITA & EX-HMS ALASTOR. BUILT IN 1927 BY CAMPER & NICHOLSON. ALSO BUILD DATE GIVEN AS 1937 BY LENTSCH, G DE VRIES, AMSTERDAM. SAIL WITH 2 X 8 CYLINDER AUX SCREW OF 56HP. MACHINERY BY GLENIFFER. SOLD TO SIR JOHN SHELLEY-ROLLS. COMMISSIONED AS TRAINING SHIP IN 3.1940. ANTI SUBMARINE YACHT IN 1.1941. FOR DISPOSAL 6.1945. CAUGHT FIRE & SANK. (SII & OTHERS).

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FAQ

Where is the ALASTOR wreck located?

The ALASTOR wreck is located at coordinates 54 27.093 N,5 37.766 W.

How deep is the ALASTOR and where exactly is it located?

The ALASTOR lies at a depth of about 10.6 meters and is located at coordinates 54 27.093 N,5 37.766 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALASTOR?

The seabed around the ALASTOR lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the ALASTOR sink?

The ALASTOR sank on Mar 1, 1946.

When was the wreck of the ALASTOR discovered?

The wreck of the ALASTOR was discovered in 1951.

What country did the ALASTOR belong to?

The ALASTOR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ALASTOR?

The ALASTOR had a tonnage of 340 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALASTOR?

The ALASTOR is classified as a yacht.

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