The Alva Shipwreck Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, & Maine Shipwrecks

The Alva Shipwreck Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, & Maine Shipwrecks

Historical and current New England Shipwreck Information and images for scuba divers, fisherman and marine historians.

Capt. Dan Berg's Wreck Valley Collection

ALVA

The luxury steel hulled yacht Alva was built and owned by Vanderbilt. She was 285 feet long had a 32 foot beam and displaced 1151 tons.

On July 24, 1892 the Alva was sitting at anchor in a fog when she was struck on her port side and sunk by the D. F. Dimock. According to Captain Eric Takakjian the wreck sits about 8 miles off Chatam in 50 feet of water on a white sand bottom. Eric reports that the wrecks hull is broken up and her bow lies on its port side. This wreck produces very ornate artifacts like square portholes and gold platted fittings. Divers should note the heavy current.

Photo: Bill Carter collection

Sponsored by:


The Waterfront Expo The complete regional guide to waterfront real estate, vacation rentals and water sport activities.		Powerboat Expo Find a complete source of information on pontoon boats, houseboats, fishing boats, speed boats, yachts, outboard engines, marine electronics and much more.		Bikinexpo.com A complete selection of designer swimsuits, bikinis, tankinis and one piece swimwear.		Watersport Expo A complete assortment of water sports activities and equipment ranging from whitewater rafting and kayaks to water skiing.

All photographs, sketches, images and text

2745 Cheshire Dr
Baldwin NY 11510
E-Mail Wreckvalle@aol.com

Shipwreck Chart Art

Shipwrecks
   New York/ New Jersey
   New England
   North Carolina
   South Carolina
   Delaware/Maryland
   Virginia
   Great Lakes

   Florida Shipwrecks
   Florida Keys
   Florida East Coast
   Florida West Coast

   Caribbean Shipwrecks
   Bahamas Shipwrecks
   Bermuda
   Bonaire
   Cayman Islands
   Grenada
   Truk Lagoon

   How To Guide to
   Shipwreck Diving