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
  • Latitude: 51.100583
  • Longitude: 1.348283
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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FAQ

Where is the ALERT wreck located?

The ALERT wreck is located at coordinates 51 6.035 N,1 20.897 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALERT?

The seabed around the ALERT lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the ALERT sink?

The ALERT sank on Apr 15, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ALERT discovered?

The wreck of the ALERT was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ALERT belong to?

The ALERT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ALERT?

The ALERT had a tonnage of 777 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALERT?

The ALERT is classified as a yacht.