Alphacca Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Alphacca Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 50 N,7 40 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.833333
  • Longitude: -7.666667
Water Depth 4700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALPHACCA
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 125 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 5759
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 4, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source other
Surveying Details 19.9.72 VESSEL SUNK IN 015000N, 074000W APPROX. (DODS, AXIS SUB SUCCESSES). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 7, 2003

Circumstances of loss

*BUILT IN 1928 BY W GRAY & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY N V VAN NIEVELT GOUDRIAAN & CO. PASSAGE TABLE BAY FOR FREETOWN. TORPEDOED BY U-505. (DODS, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the ALPHACCA wreck located?

The ALPHACCA wreck is located at coordinates 1 50 N,7 40 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALPHACCA?

The seabed around the ALPHACCA lies at approximately 4700 meters deep.

When did the ALPHACCA sink?

The ALPHACCA sank on Apr 4, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ALPHACCA discovered?

The wreck of the ALPHACCA was discovered in 1942.

What country did the ALPHACCA belong to?

The ALPHACCA belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the ALPHACCA?

The ALPHACCA had a tonnage of 5759 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALPHACCA?

The ALPHACCA is classified as a steam ship.

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