Allie Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Allie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
46 17.278 N,1 45.39 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
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- Latitude: 46.287967
- Longitude: -1.756500
|
| Wreck Depth |
20 m
|
| Water Depth |
21 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ALLIE |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Tonnage |
1127 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
chemicals,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 5, 1917
|
| Original Detection Year |
1917 |
| Last Detection Year |
2018 |
| Original Source |
published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
May 3, 2018 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
UK Hydrographic Office wreck survey details for the shipwreck Allie located at coordinates 46 17.278 N, 1 45.39 W off the coast of France in the Bay of Biscay. The underwater obstruction is recorded with a least depth of 20 meters (11 fathoms) established by echosounder in a general depth of 21 meters, with a positional accuracy of 500 meters. Historical hydrographic survey records dating from 1918 through 2004 document the evolution of the wreck's charted position and depth, identifying it as the steamship Allie based on French wreck records.
Surveying Details
7.7.19 SHOWN AS DW PA (1918) IN 461700N, 014700W ON FRENCH WK CHART 10104. H2967/22 18.5.22 INS AS DW PA (1918) IN 461700N, 014700W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H6202/22 26.9.22 NOW SHOWN AS WK 11FMS [20MTRS] (1918). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H1142/28 18.2.28 POSN NOW 461717N, 014520W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2648. 17.12.84 SHOWN AS WK 20MTRS ON FRENCH 6990 [1984 EDN]. 7.4.88 SHOWN IN 461720.5N, 014518.5W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. NC 2663. 21.3.90 SS 'ALLIE' IN 461720.5N, 014518.5W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14561021). NC 20. 30.10.01 SHOWN AS WK PA 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7404 [INT 1843] [2000 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 2999. 30.9.04 SHOWN IN 4617.283N, 0145.401W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7403 [2002 EDN, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2998.
Circumstances of loss
CAPTURED & SUNK BY U BOAT. (WW1 SL). SUNK 10M W OF BALEINES LTHO WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM SWANSEA TO BORDEAUX. (LL WW1).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
46 17.278 N,1 45.39 W
Allie on Wreck Map
Allie Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the ALLIE wreck located?
The ALLIE wreck is located at coordinates 46 17.278 N,1 45.39 W.
How deep is the ALLIE and where exactly is it located?
The ALLIE lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 46 17.278 N,1 45.39 W.
How deep is the seabed around the ALLIE?
The seabed around the ALLIE lies at approximately 21 meters deep.
When did the ALLIE sink?
The ALLIE sank on Jan 5, 1917.
When was the wreck of the ALLIE discovered?
The wreck of the ALLIE was discovered in 1917.
What country did the ALLIE belong to?
The ALLIE belonged to GB.
What cargo was the ALLIE carrying?
The ALLIE was carrying chemicals,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.
What was the tonnage of the ALLIE?
The ALLIE had a tonnage of 1127 tons.
What type of wreck is the ALLIE?
The ALLIE is classified as a steam ship.