Albania (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Albania (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 36.001 N,0 20.295 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.600017
  • Longitude: 0.338250
Wreck Depth 13.1 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBANIA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 72.5 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.6
Orientation 140
Tonnage 1241
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 23, 1939
Scour Dimensions ,,000.0,045
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 4, 2013

Surveying Details

H0146/39 1.11.39 SUNK IN 534848N, 000712E. POSN DOUBTFUL. (SHIPPING CASUALTY LIST, 1939) H0146/39 20.11.39 LATER REPORT GAVE POSN AS 120DEGS, 12.5M FROM WITHERNSEA LTHO. (SS BRAMHILL, 1939) H0146/39 27.12.39 DW PA IN 533744N, 001942E. (ADMIRALTY) - FNM 2882/39. H4601/68 4.5.72 NEW WK FOUND IN 533601N, 002006E, USING HI-FIX [2 LOP]. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 58FT. HEIGHT 2FT. SCOUR ON NE SIDE. LIES 320/140DEG. LENGTH 90FT. (HMS NURTON SIGNAL 8.3.72). H4601/68 13.10.72 NOW WK 8FMS 3FT. (HMS NURTON & RMAS GARGANEY) - NM 1984/72. H2395/73 9.1.74 LOCATED IN 533559N, 002024E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.1MTRS IN 14.2MTRS [LAT]. NO SCOUR. FLAT SEABED. VERY SMALL & INSIGNIFICANT OBSTN, LOCATED BY CLOSE SOUNDING OF SEABED, OBSTN ABOUT 2MTRS SHOALER, & 380MTRS TO E OF CHARTED POSN. NO INDICATION ON DCS3. (HMS EGERIA). CHART AS WK 13.1MTRS [LAT] ON NEW CHARTS & AS WK 7FMS 3FT [OLD CHART DATUM]. - NM 294/74. 4.9.13 NOT LOCATED 19.5.13 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN BY SCHOMER & JENSEN, TONNING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERIAKTIEB SVENSKA LLOYD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 186HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR GOTHENBURG. GENERAL CARGO INCLUDING GAMBIER, A PLANT EXTRACT USED IN TANNING AND DYEING, WOOLLENS AND STEEL PENS. MINED. 2 LIVES LOST.

General Comments

APPEARS AS SMALL OBSTN, NOT SEEN ON DCS3

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FAQ

Where is the ALBANIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ALBANIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 36.001 N,0 20.295 E.

How deep is the ALBANIA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ALBANIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 13.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 36.001 N,0 20.295 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBANIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ALBANIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the ALBANIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ALBANIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 23, 1939.

When was the wreck of the ALBANIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ALBANIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the ALBANIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ALBANIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the ALBANIA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ALBANIA (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ALBANIA (POSSIBLY)?

The ALBANIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1241 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALBANIA (POSSIBLY)?

The ALBANIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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