Alsacien Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Alsacien Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 0 N,9 55 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.000000
  • Longitude: -9.916667
Water Depth 2700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALSACIEN
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 110.6 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 3819
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 24, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H1819/40 11.6.96 SANK IN 380000N, 095500W APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NCA. 16.8.00 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 3901.0N, 0954.0W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSSES). POSN GIVEN AS 3800.0N, 0955.0W. (LL WW2). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 15, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1943. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE DES BATEAUX A VAPEUR DU NORD. PASSAGE TUNIS FOR ROUEN. TORPEDOED BY U-44. (DODS, WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the ALSACIEN wreck located?

The ALSACIEN wreck is located at coordinates 38 0 N,9 55 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALSACIEN?

The seabed around the ALSACIEN lies at approximately 2700 meters deep.

When did the ALSACIEN sink?

The ALSACIEN sank on Jan 24, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ALSACIEN discovered?

The wreck of the ALSACIEN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ALSACIEN belong to?

The ALSACIEN belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the ALSACIEN?

The ALSACIEN had a tonnage of 3819 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALSACIEN?

The ALSACIEN is classified as a steam ship.

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