Alcoa Cadet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alcoa cadet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		69 3.404 N,33 2.796 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 69.056733
  • Longitude: 33.046600
Wreck Depth 19.4 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALCOA CADET
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 117.8 m
Width 15.9 m
Draught 8.4
Tonnage 4823
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

Wreck details for the ALCOA CADET located in the Barents Sea near the Kola Peninsula coast. The underwater wreck is positioned at coordinates 69 3.404 N, 33 2.796 E. Historical survey data indicates varying depth measurements for this submerged obstruction, with recent reports identifying the wreck at a depth of 19.4 meters. The ALCOA CADET is situated in the vicinity of Mishukov Point, Russia. Maritime navigation charts have tracked this underwater hazard since its initial report in 1942, with subsequent hydrographic surveys updating its precise location and depth profile. This site is indexed for mariners and researchers tracking underwater wrecks and navigational obstructions in the Barents Sea region.

Surveying Details

H02626/42 12.8.42 DW IN 690330N, 330300E, OR 006DEGS, 8C FROM MISHUKOV PT LT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 1782/42. H6162/58 24.2.60 NOT SHOWN ON RUSSIAN 620. DELETE. NE 2966. HH306/420/06 15.4.05 WK 15.8MTRS IN 6903.432N, 3302.988E [PUK]. (RUSSIAN NM 14/1804/05). - NM 2460/05. 18.3.14 SHOWN AS WK 19.4MTRS IN 6903.414N, 3302.751E [WGD] ON RU5ORL80 [EDN 1.8].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1919 BY DOWNEY SHIPBUILDING CORP., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 339NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALCOA SS CO INC. PASSAGE BOSTON FOR MURMANSK. BROKE IN TWO & SUNK AS THE RESULT OF AN EXPLOSION PROBABLY CAUSED BY AN ENEMY MINE. 1 OF 34 CREW LOST. (DODS, LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the ALCOA CADET wreck located?

The ALCOA CADET wreck is located at coordinates 69 3.404 N,33 2.796 E.

How deep is the ALCOA CADET and where exactly is it located?

The ALCOA CADET lies at a depth of about 19.4 meters and is located at coordinates 69 3.404 N,33 2.796 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALCOA CADET?

The seabed around the ALCOA CADET lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the ALCOA CADET sink?

The ALCOA CADET sank on Jun 21, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ALCOA CADET discovered?

The wreck of the ALCOA CADET was discovered in 1942.

What country did the ALCOA CADET belong to?

The ALCOA CADET belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the ALCOA CADET?

The ALCOA CADET had a tonnage of 4823 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALCOA CADET?

The ALCOA CADET is classified as a steam ship.

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