Alleghany Wreck

Field Value
Alleghany Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
37 32.208 N,75 24.678 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.536800
  • Longitude: -75.411308
Wreck Depth 17.07 m
Reported Year 1942
Name ALLEGHANY
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1942
Original Source AWOIS

General Comments

HISTORY CHARTED AS WD CLEAR TO 56 FT, SURVEY NOT DETERMINED H10066/82--OPR-D103-MI-82; ITEM #987; 1:20,000 SCALE SURVEY; ODOM OFFSHORE HYDROTRAC CONTROL; 100M LINE SPACING AND ONE CROSSLINE; LEAST DEPTH OF 69FT FOUND; SURVEY NOT ADEQUATE TO DISPROVE WK; EVALUATOR RECOMMENDED RETAIN AS CHARTED AND ASSIGN TO SSS/WIRE DRAG SURVEY. (ENTERED 10/29/84 MSM) DESCRIPTION 24 NO.433; BARGE, 912 GT. SUNK 3/1/42 BY SUBMARINE; POSITION ACCURACY WITHIN 1 MILE, WD CLEARED TO 56 FT; POS.37-32-14N, 75-24-37W 27 NO.805; BARGE; SUNK 3/31/42, IN 74 FT., REPORTED THRU ESF 5/20/44; POSITION, 37-33-30N, 75-24-15W. SURVEY REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION ASSIGNED: OPR-D103, ITEM 985

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FAQ

Where is the ALLEGHANY wreck located?

The ALLEGHANY wreck is located at coordinates 37 32.208 N,75 24.678 W.

How deep is the ALLEGHANY and where exactly is it located?

The ALLEGHANY lies at a depth of about 17.07 meters and is located at coordinates 37 32.208 N,75 24.678 W.

When did the ALLEGHANY sink?

The ALLEGHANY sank on Jan 1, 1942.