Alpherat Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Alpherat Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 20 N,17 4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.333333
  • Longitude: 17.066667
Water Depth 3300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALPHERAT
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 125 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 5759
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 12.5.78 VESSEL SANK IN 351800N, 161500E APPROX. (WW2SL). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART. 26.8.03 DATA RE-ASSESSED, POSN GIVEN AS 361600N, 165800E & 352000N, 170400E. (LLWW2) & 352000N, 170400E. (WW2SL). NCA, POSN 352000N, 170400E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1928 BY W. GRAY & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VAN NIEVELT GOUDRIAAN & CO'S. STOOMV. MAATS. ON PASSAGE FROM BEIRA, DURBA & PORT SAID FOR UK. WAS BOMBED & SUNK. CREW OF 65 & 24 PASSENGERS SAFE. (DODS & LLWW2).

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FAQ

Where is the ALPHERAT wreck located?

The ALPHERAT wreck is located at coordinates 35 20 N,17 4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALPHERAT?

The seabed around the ALPHERAT lies at approximately 3300 meters deep.

When did the ALPHERAT sink?

The ALPHERAT sank on Dec 21, 1943.

When was the wreck of the ALPHERAT discovered?

The wreck of the ALPHERAT was discovered in 1943.

What country did the ALPHERAT belong to?

The ALPHERAT belonged to NL.

What cargo was the ALPHERAT carrying?

The ALPHERAT was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ALPHERAT?

The ALPHERAT had a tonnage of 5759 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALPHERAT?

The ALPHERAT is classified as a steam ship.

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