Alheli Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Alheli Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 15 N,45 50 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.250000
  • Longitude: -45.833333
Water Depth 4000 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALHELI
Type liberty ship
Flag LB
Length 134.6 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.4
Tonnage 7171
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 24, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Original Source published other losses
Surveying Details 15.9.72 WRECK IN 331500N, 455000W APPROX. (MSD). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX- HENRY DODGE, EX- GIOVANNI AMENDOLA. BUILT IN 1943 BY PERMANENTE (SHIPYARD NO.2), RICHMOND, CALIFORNIA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SAN ANTONIO, INC. PASSAGE ALMERIA FOR WILMINGTON, DELAWARE. DURING A STORM HER HOLDS FLOODED & SHE SANK 900M E OF BERMUDA. ALL CREW SAFELY RESCUED. (MSD & THE LIBERTY SHIPS)

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FAQ

Where is the ALHELI wreck located?

The ALHELI wreck is located at coordinates 33 15 N,45 50 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALHELI?

The seabed around the ALHELI lies at approximately 4000 meters deep.

When did the ALHELI sink?

The ALHELI sank on Apr 24, 1968.

When was the wreck of the ALHELI discovered?

The wreck of the ALHELI was discovered in 1968.

What country did the ALHELI belong to?

The ALHELI belonged to LB.

What was the tonnage of the ALHELI?

The ALHELI had a tonnage of 7171 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALHELI?

The ALHELI is classified as a liberty ship.

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