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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 26, 2003 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The Alpherat is a historical World War II shipwreck situated in the deep waters of the central Mediterranean Sea within the Ionian Sea basin, indexed at coordinates 35 20 N, 17 04 E (35°20'00"N, 17°04'00"E). According to UK Hydrographic Office surveying records, the vessel sank during World War II and was initially recorded on May 12, 1978, at approximate coordinates 35°18'00"N, 16°15'00"E, noted as being too deep to chart. Following a hydrographic data reassessment on August 26, 2003, positions were reviewed alongside alternative coordinates of 36°16'00"N, 16°58'00"E, with 35°20'00"N, 17°04'00"E officially recorded for navigational filing. Due to its significant depth offshore between southern Italy, Greece, and North Africa, this deep-water shipwreck remains a notable point of reference for maritime historians, hydrographic surveyors, and ocean research archives.
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.
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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35 20 N,17 4 E
Alpherat on Wreck Map
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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.