King Alexander Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
King alexander Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		38 12.497 N,21 21.067 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 38.208283
  • Longitude: 21.351117
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name KING ALEXANDER
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1947
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 19, 2008

Simplified Wreck Survey

Wreck of the King Alexander located at coordinates 38 12.497 N, 21 21.067 E. This underwater wreck site is situated in the Ionian Sea off the coast of Greece near Cape Papas. Historically charted as a dangerous wreck or mast obstruction, the site was officially deleted from British Admiralty charts in 2008 following confirmation that the obstruction is no longer present. The site has been subject to various historical survey data including positions 38 12.34 N, 21 21.07 E and 38 12.49 N, 21 22.11 E. This data is provided for historical maritime record and navigational awareness regarding the King Alexander wreck status in the Gulf of Patras region.

Surveying Details

H8432/46 9.1.47 DW (MAST) IN 381234N, 212107E, OR 248DEGS, 1M FROM CAPE PAPAS LT. (C IN C MED). CHART AS DW (MAST) IN 381249N, 212211E. - NM 46/47. 13.4.72 NOW CHARTED IN 381230N, 212100E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 6.7.77 DW SHOWN IN 381234N, 212107E [EUR] ON GREEK 030 [1977 EDN]. NC 1676. SEP 2008/000008828 19.2.08 NOT SHOWN ON GREEK 2311 [12.07 EDN, 1:50,000]. DELETE. BR STD.

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FAQ

Where is the KING ALEXANDER wreck located?

The KING ALEXANDER wreck is located at coordinates 38 12.497 N,21 21.067 E.

How deep is the seabed around the KING ALEXANDER?

The seabed around the KING ALEXANDER lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the KING ALEXANDER discovered?

The wreck of the KING ALEXANDER was discovered in 1947.

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