Alma (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Alma (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		13 47.2 N,42 50.25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 13.786667
  • Longitude: 42.837500
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALMA (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 87.8 m
Width 11.4 m
Draught 8
Tonnage 2165
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 12, 1859
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1999
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/14 23.7.99 HH100/351/14 23.7.99 WK IN 1347.200N, 4250.250E [?WGD]. LIES WITH BOW TO THE REEF IN 15MTRS APPROX AND MID AND STERN SECTIONS IN 20-30MTRS. MAY BE A SECOND WK ON THE SITE. (S HILLEL, RED SEA SURVEYOR LTD, LTR DTD 5.7.99). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. 30.7.99 30.7.99 NOT SHOWN ON NE 453, CHART BRANCH DECISION TO RETAIN CHARTED SHOAL DEPTH OF 1.5MTRS. 9.10.12 SEP 2012/000198771 9.10.12 DWPA SHOWN IN 1347.162N, 4250.227E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7518 [EDN 3 DTD 2012]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 18, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1854 BY JOHN LARID & SONS. LAUNCHED AS 'PERA' BUT RENAMED 'ALMA' TO CELEBRATE BRITISH VICTORY IN THE CRIMEA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE PENINSULAR & ORIENT STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY. TWO CYLINDER OSCILLATING GEARED ENGINE BY FAWCETT, PRESTON & CO, LIVERPOOL. 1445 IHP FOR 11 KNOTS. EMPLOYED ON THE SUEZ - CALCUTTA SERVICE. STRUCK A ROCK OFF THE ISLAND OF HARUISH. PASSAGE ADEN FOR SUEZ. NO LIVES LOST. (S HILLEL).

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FAQ

Where is the ALMA (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ALMA (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 13 47.2 N,42 50.25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALMA (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ALMA (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the ALMA (PROBABLY) sink?

The ALMA (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 12, 1859.

When was the wreck of the ALMA (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ALMA (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1999.

What country did the ALMA (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ALMA (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ALMA (PROBABLY)?

The ALMA (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 2165 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALMA (PROBABLY)?

The ALMA (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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