Alfred D Snow Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Alfred d snow Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 5.02 N,7 1.05 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.083667
  • Longitude: -7.017500
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALFRED D SNOW
Type sailing vessel
Flag US
Length 71 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 8.8
Tonnage 1987
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 4, 1888
Original Detection Year 1888
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS OFF WATERFORD. (DODS). POSN 520500N, 070100W FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. 20.10.09 20.10.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF IRELAND SURVEY CV07_02 DTD SEP-OCT 2007). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1877 BY S WATTS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY S WATTS. WRECKED OFF WATERFORD. OF THOSE ON BOARD, 28 WERE DROWNED. (DODS).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the ALFRED D SNOW wreck located?

The ALFRED D SNOW wreck is located at coordinates 52 5.02 N,7 1.05 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALFRED D SNOW?

The seabed around the ALFRED D SNOW lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the ALFRED D SNOW sink?

The ALFRED D SNOW sank on Jan 4, 1888.

When was the wreck of the ALFRED D SNOW discovered?

The wreck of the ALFRED D SNOW was discovered in 1888.

What country did the ALFRED D SNOW belong to?

The ALFRED D SNOW belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the ALFRED D SNOW?

The ALFRED D SNOW had a tonnage of 1987 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALFRED D SNOW?

The ALFRED D SNOW is classified as a sailing vessel.

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