Albano Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Albano Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 15.387 N,1 22.068 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.256450
  • Longitude: -1.367800
Wreck Depth 41 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBANO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 82
Sonar Width 21
Shadow Height 8.4
Orientation 135
Tonnage 1176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,minerals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jan 6, 2000

Surveying Details

SANK 128.5 DEGS 7.6 MILES FROM COQUET LT. (WW2SL). H0151/40 13.6.40 INS AS NDWPA IN 551505N, 012120W. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 1475/40. H460/67 3.4.67 LOCATED IN 551517N, 012221W. SWEPT CLEAR AT 73FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 139 IN GEN DEPTH 164FT. SCOUR DEPTH 172FT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, ROS DTD 21.9.66). AMEND TO WK 23FMS. BR STD. 7.6.72 AMEND TO WK 12FMS. LC 1192. 14.3.74 AMEND TO SW 22MTRS. NC 156. H1270/85 14.10.85 SWEPT DEPTH FROM CLEARANCE SWEEP ONLY. ACCEPT LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED BY HMS ENTERPRISE. AMEND TO WK 42MTRS. BR STD. HH090843/01 6.1.00 EXAM'D 2.6.99 IN 5515.387N, 0122.068W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41.3 IN GEN DEPTH 49.2MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 82MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.4MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN UP, UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMEND TO WK 41MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY EARL'S CO LTD, HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN WILSON LINE. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 168 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL FOR BERGEN. STRUCK A GERMAN LAID MINE AND & SANK. 9 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the ALBANO wreck located?

The ALBANO wreck is located at coordinates 55 15.387 N,1 22.068 W.

How deep is the ALBANO and where exactly is it located?

The ALBANO lies at a depth of about 41 meters and is located at coordinates 55 15.387 N,1 22.068 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBANO?

The seabed around the ALBANO lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the ALBANO sink?

The ALBANO sank on Mar 2, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ALBANO discovered?

The wreck of the ALBANO was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ALBANO belong to?

The ALBANO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ALBANO carrying?

The ALBANO was carrying coal,minerals.

What was the tonnage of the ALBANO?

The ALBANO had a tonnage of 1176 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALBANO?

The ALBANO is classified as a steam ship.

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