Albatross Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Albatross Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 43.886 N,0 2.944 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.731433
  • Longitude: -0.049067
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBATROSS
Type yacht
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

H4195/57 3.11.59 SANK IN APPROX 504351N, 000251W. (CG SHOREHAM, 20.7.57). CHART AS NDWPA. BR STD. 23.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 15.0MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1652. 21.1.72 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (TONNAGE NOT KNOWN). LC 2450. H1965/76 2.12.80 NOTHING FOUND DURING INTENSIVE SEARCH WITHIN 400MTRS OF POSN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). AMENDED TO DEAD, BR STD. 14.2.17 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY 2015, HI 1478). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

CAUGHT FIRE AND SANK IN APPROX 504351N, 000251W. (CG SHOREHAM).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 43.886 N,0 2.944 W
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FAQ

Where is the ALBATROSS wreck located?

The ALBATROSS wreck is located at coordinates 50 43.886 N,0 2.944 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBATROSS?

The seabed around the ALBATROSS lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ALBATROSS discovered?

The wreck of the ALBATROSS was discovered in 1957.

What country did the ALBATROSS belong to?

The ALBATROSS belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ALBATROSS?

The ALBATROSS is classified as a yacht.

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