Albatross Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | lifted |
|
Albatross Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
53 18.52 N,5 55.06 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 20 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | ALBATROSS |
| Type | light ship |
| Flag | GB |
| Cargo | ballast |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Sep 8, 1902 |
| Original Detection Year | 1902 |
| Last Detection Year | 1996 |
| Original Source | research vessel |
| Last Amended Date | Sep 8, 2005 |
Circumstances of loss
BUILT OF WOOD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY IRISH LIGHTS COMMISSIONERS. AT MOORINGS ON KISH BAN. SANK AFTER BEING RUN INTO BY SS LEINSTER IN DENSE FOG. CREW OF 7 RECOVERED. THIS WAS THE THIRD TIME THAT THE LISH LIGHTSHIP HAD BEEN STRUCK BY THE SAME MAILBOAT. LATER LIFTED BY THE PASSAGE WEST SALVAGE COMPANY. (SII).
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53 18.52 N,5 55.06 W
Albatross on Wreck Map
Albatross Wreck on Google Map
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