Madame Alice Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Madame alice Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 27.248 N,5 29.516 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.454133
  • Longitude: -5.491933
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MADAME ALICE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 51.4 m
Width 7.8 m
Draught 3.1
Sonar Length 56
Sonar Width 14.1
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 178
Tonnage 478
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 16, 1918
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions 0048.0,,004.0,170
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H1076/18 26.2.18 WK IN 562742N, 052910W. (OBAN CG). - NM 337/18. H2480/19 22.3.19 POSN 562800N, 053000W. (VA STORNAWAY). - NM 920/19. H6997/29 1.11.29 NOW CHARTED AS DW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2814A. H2482/34 13.6.34 NOT FOUND. (HMS BEAUFORT). - NM 929/34. H1270/78 9.4.87 MADAME ALICE LOCATED IN 562712.5N, 052930.5W, FIXED BY DECCA. LYING FULLY INTACT AND NOT BROKEN, WITH LEAST DEPTH 32MTRS [MLWS], IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. (DIVER REPORT TELECON, 9.4.87). H1310/87/16 29.5.87 LOCATED IN 562716N, 052951W, FIXED BY DECCA. LEAST DEPTH 43MTRS. FULLY INTACT, ABOUT 150FT LONG, 35FT BEAM. 2 HOLDS AMIDSHIPS, BOTH SILTED UP. WHEELHOUSE COLLAPSED. SITTING UPRIGHT, BOWS SOUTH. MARKED BY WHITE PLASTIC CAN WHICH SHOWS ONLY AT LW. (R WALKER). NCA. H1310/87/36 21.9.87 LIES ON GENTLY SLOPING SEABED WITH LEAST DEPTH 32MTRS AT BOW. INTACT AND LYING WITH 45DEG LIST TO PORT. HOLDS OPEN AND EMPTY. NO HAZARD TO NORMAL NAVIGATION BUT INTERFERES WITH FISHING ACTIVITIES, NETS DRAPED OVER STERN AND BOW. POSN 562713N, 052908.5W. (G HIDE, EDINBURGH). AMEND TO WK PA 32MTRS. - NM 3006/87. 7.8.97 FIXED BY DECCA. AMENDED TO WK 32MTRS. BR STD. 3.3.06 BOWS RISE 4MTRS ABOVE MUD, WITH NETS EXTENDING UPWARDS FOR ANOTHER 5MTRS. (SHIPWRECKS OF W OF SCOTLAND, B BAIRD, PUBLISHED 1995) 6.2.06 [EUT] POSN: 5627.199N, 0529.575W. NC 2388. 24.9.13 EXAM'D 16.11.13 IN 5627.2475N, 0529.5160W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.89 IN GEN DEPTH 35.3MTRS. SCOUR 4MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 48MTRS TOWARDS 170 DEGS. LENGTH 56.0MTRS, WIDTH 14.1MTRS, HT 5.50MTRS. LIES 178/359 DEGS WITH BOWS N (SIC). DEBRIS APPARENTLY EXTENDS 20MTRS TO E OF WK. INTACT, PARTIALLY BURIED IN MUD, LISTS TO PORT. (INIS HYDRO, HI 1354). LIES WITH BOWS S, DEBRIS EXTENDS E FROM S END. AMEND WK 33MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2013

Circumstances of loss

EX-BAY FISHER. BUILT IN 1904 BY THE DUBLIN DOCKYARD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T G BEATELY & SONS. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 72 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY RENFREW BROS OF IRVINE. PASSAGE FLEETWOOD FOR STORNOWAY. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH HM YACHT IOLAIRE. ALL 17 CREW RESCUED. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS S, LISTS 45DEGS TO PORT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 56 27.248 N,5 29.516 W
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FAQ

Where is the MADAME ALICE wreck located?

The MADAME ALICE wreck is located at coordinates 56 27.248 N,5 29.516 W.

How deep is the MADAME ALICE and where exactly is it located?

The MADAME ALICE lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 56 27.248 N,5 29.516 W.

How deep is the seabed around the MADAME ALICE?

The seabed around the MADAME ALICE lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the MADAME ALICE sink?

The MADAME ALICE sank on Feb 16, 1918.

When was the wreck of the MADAME ALICE discovered?

The wreck of the MADAME ALICE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the MADAME ALICE belong to?

The MADAME ALICE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MADAME ALICE?

The MADAME ALICE had a tonnage of 478 tons.

What type of wreck is the MADAME ALICE?

The MADAME ALICE is classified as a steam ship.

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