King Alfred Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
King alfred Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
58 29.979 N,0 40.115 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 95 m |
| Water Depth | 115 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | KING ALFRED |
| Type | trawler |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 159 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Feb 13, 1917 |
| Original Detection Year | 1917 |
| Last Detection Year | 1978 |
| Original Source | published World War 1 losses |
| Surveying Details | 15.2.17 WK IN POSN 583000N, 004000W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). INS ON CHARTS. H3875/26 18.6.26 AMEND TO NDW (1917) (PA). 4.3.76 AMEND TO NDW. NC 291. 27.9.78 AMEND TO WK USC PA 95 MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN]. NC 1942. |
| Last Amended Date | Oct 30, 1978 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE AND SUNK 75 MILES S OF FAIR ISLE. FISHING. (LL WW1).
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