Alcoa Banner Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Alcoa banner Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
57 59.97 N,8 59.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.999500
  • Longitude: 8.998500
Water Depth 550 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALCOA BANNER
Type steam ship
Flag US
Tonnage 5035
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1946
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4169/87 13.11.90 SUNK S OF ARENDAL. (F LAURIN, 18.1.90). POSN 580000N, 090000E. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

24.5.1946 SAILED ANTWERP 24.5.1946 FOR EMDEN. WAS LOADED WITH POISON GAS BOMBS AND SCUTTLED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 59.97 N,8 59.91 E
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FAQ

Where is the ALCOA BANNER wreck located?

The ALCOA BANNER wreck is located at coordinates 57 59.97 N,8 59.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALCOA BANNER?

The seabed around the ALCOA BANNER lies at approximately 550 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ALCOA BANNER discovered?

The wreck of the ALCOA BANNER was discovered in 1946.

What country did the ALCOA BANNER belong to?

The ALCOA BANNER belonged to US.

What cargo was the ALCOA BANNER carrying?

The ALCOA BANNER was carrying armament,chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the ALCOA BANNER?

The ALCOA BANNER had a tonnage of 5035 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALCOA BANNER?

The ALCOA BANNER is classified as a steam ship.