Alhambra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Alhambra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 28.014 N,5 9.065 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.466900
  • Longitude: -5.151083
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALHAMBRA
Type sailing vessel
Flag DE
Tonnage 1257
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1883
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1970
Original Source other
Surveying Details 9.2.76 9.2.76 SANK 15M OFF SOUTH STACK. (N WALES SHIPWRECKS). POSN 532800N, 050900W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF WOOD IN 1885. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F DULZ & CO, BREMEN. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR NEW YORK. FOUNDERED IN S BY W FORCE 4 FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS HOLYHEAD [7212] WHICH ALSO SANK. THE MATE MISTOOK MASTHEAD LIGHT OF SS HOLYHEAD FOR A DISTANT LAND LIGHT AND ACROSS HOLYHEAD'S BOW. WAS CUT IN TWO AND SANK QUICKLY WITH THE LOSS OF 18 LIVES. (N WALES SHIPWRECKS). 13 LIVES LOST. (SIBI).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 28.014 N,5 9.065 W
Alhambra on Wreck Map Alhambra Wreck on Google Map

More Sailing Vessel Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the ALHAMBRA wreck located?

The ALHAMBRA wreck is located at coordinates 53 28.014 N,5 9.065 W.

When did the ALHAMBRA sink?

The ALHAMBRA sank on Oct 31, 1883.

When was the wreck of the ALHAMBRA discovered?

The wreck of the ALHAMBRA was discovered in 1970.

What country did the ALHAMBRA belong to?

The ALHAMBRA belonged to DE.

What cargo was the ALHAMBRA carrying?

The ALHAMBRA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ALHAMBRA?

The ALHAMBRA had a tonnage of 1257 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALHAMBRA?

The ALHAMBRA is classified as a sailing vessel.

Back to Wrecks