Alexander Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Alexander Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 30.156 N,5 42.049 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.502600
  • Longitude: -5.700817
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALEXANDER
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details SINKING POSN OF 'ALEKSANDER' GIVEN AS 563000N, 054200W. SEE ALSO RIVER TAY [2710]. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H5249/73 14.1.74 POSN AND AREA SOUNDED OUT, NOTHING LOCATED. (BOAT PARTY NP 5640). NCA. 12.1.09 DATA RE-ASSESSED. NAME GIVEN AS ALEXANDER, WK LIES BENEATH THE BALLISTA [2712] & ON TOP OF RIVER TAY [2710]. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE W COAST OF SCOTLAND). POSN AMENDED TO 5630.156N, 0542.049W. COVERED BY [2712]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Apr 10, 2014

Circumstances of loss

WENT AGROUND WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RECOVER COAL FROM WK OF RIVER TAY [2710] AND SANK ON TOP OF HER. (SHIPWRECKS OF THE W OF SCOTLAND). BALLISTA [2712] LATER SANK ON TOP OF ALEXANDER & RIVER TAY.

General Comments

PUFFER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 30.156 N,5 42.049 W
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FAQ

Where is the ALEXANDER wreck located?

The ALEXANDER wreck is located at coordinates 56 30.156 N,5 42.049 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALEXANDER?

The seabed around the ALEXANDER lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ALEXANDER discovered?

The wreck of the ALEXANDER was discovered in 1995.

What country did the ALEXANDER belong to?

The ALEXANDER belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ALEXANDER?

The ALEXANDER is classified as a steam ship.

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