Alert Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Alert Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
51 6.035 N,1 20.897 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 21 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | ALERT |
| Type | yacht |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 60.4 m |
| Width | 9.8 m |
| Draught | 3.7 |
| Tonnage | 777 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Apr 15, 1917 |
| Original Detection Year | 1917 |
| Last Detection Year | 1978 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | SUNK BY MINE OFF DOVER. (LL WW1). POSN 510600N, 012100E FOR FILING ONLY. H4453/72 29.3.78 H4453/72 29.3.78 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 AREA SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 39/77). AMEND DEAD. NCA. 1.2.11 1.2.11 NOT LOCATED IN 2010 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1342). NCA. |
| Last Amended Date | Jul 11, 2001 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT IN 1911 BY RAMAGE & FERGUSON. MINED AND SUNK OFF DOVER. 11 LIVES LOST. (DODS).
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