Aldershot Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Aldershot Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 16.524 N,3 28.141 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.275400
  • Longitude: -3.469017
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALDERSHOT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 88
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 10.9
Orientation 126
Tonnage 2177
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 23, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK 5M ESE FROM DARTMOUTH. (WW1SL). H6025/39 22.8.39 H6025/39 22.8.39 WK 23FMS, IN 501630N, 032802W. (HMS GLEANER). - FNM. H2502/51 25.1.52 H2502/51 25.1.52 LEAST DEPTH 24FMS. HT ABOVE SEABED 36FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). AMEND TO WK 24FMS. BR STD. 23.9.70 23.9.70 AMEND TO WK 44MTRS. NC 1613. H2396/77 10.3.77 H2396/77 10.3.77 LOCATED JUNE 1975 IN 501630N, 032804W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 128 IN GEN DEPTH 170FT. SLIGHT SCOUR. STANDS ABOUT 40FT HIGH. LENGTH ABOUT 275FT. LIES ROUGHLY NE/SW WITH BOW NE. BEAM MEASURED 41.75FT. HAS HIGH BRIDGE & A TRUNK DECK. ONLY DIVED ONCE IN U/WATER VIS OF ABOUT 3FT. DIVERS SHOULD BEWARE FISHING NETS. THOUGHT LIKELY TO BE 'ALDERSHOT', BUT COULD ALSO BE 'ALICE MARIE' OR 'GREATHAM'. (RISDON BEASLEY, 10.3.77). AMEND TO WK 39MTRS. BR STD. H1310/81/19 30.7.81 H1310/81/19 30.7.81 CONFIRMED AS THE 'ALDERSHOT'. (M DIAMOND, THE AQUATIC FEDERATION, 15.7.81). H2061/82 13.9.83 H2061/82 13.9.83 EXAM'D 25 & 28.3.83 IN 501629N, 032802W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40.4 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 14.4MTRS. LIES NE/SW. GOOD SONAR AND MAGNETOMETER CONTACT. (HMS HERALD, HI 132). AMEND POSN. HH100/351/07 10.9.93 HH100/351/07 10.9.93 DIVED ON 501629.5N, 032804W USING GPS. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS 'ALDERSHOT', BELL RECOVERED AUG 1992. (M ROWLEY, 7.9.93). NCA. 26.4.13 26.4.13 EXAM'D 19.1.13 IN 5016.524N, 0328.141W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 44.2 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. SCOUR ALONG BOTH SIDES OF WK. LENGTH 88MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 10.9MTRS. LIES 126/306 DEGS WITH BOWS NW. MAINLY INTACT WITH MISSING BOW AND DAMAGE IN FRONT OF BRIDGE. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369).
Last Amended Date May 8, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY BLAIR & CO LTD, STOCKTON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ALDERSHOT SS CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 201NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE BUILDER. PASSAGE GLASGOW FOR NANTES. TORPEDOED BY UB-113. ONE MAN LOST. (WW1SL, LLWW1 & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOWS NW, SCOUR ALONG BOTH SIDES

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 16.524 N,3 28.141 W
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FAQ

Where is the ALDERSHOT wreck located?

The ALDERSHOT wreck is located at coordinates 50 16.524 N,3 28.141 W.

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

The ALDERSHOT lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 50 16.524 N,3 28.141 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALDERSHOT?

The seabed around the ALDERSHOT lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the ALDERSHOT sink?

The ALDERSHOT sank on Sep 23, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ALDERSHOT discovered?

The wreck of the ALDERSHOT was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ALDERSHOT belong to?

The ALDERSHOT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ALDERSHOT carrying?

The ALDERSHOT was carrying machinery and mechanical parts,coal.

What was the tonnage of the ALDERSHOT?

The ALDERSHOT had a tonnage of 2177 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALDERSHOT?

The ALDERSHOT is classified as a steam ship.

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