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) 		54 6.914 N,0 29.091 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.115233
  • Longitude: 0.484850
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBATROSS
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 30.5 m
Width 6.2 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 158
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 24, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.8.72 3.8.72 SANK 20M E OF FLAMBOROUGH HEAD. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST & LLWW1) 15.8.72 15.8.72 SUNK IN PA 540654N, 002912E APPROX. (APHELION IN SAME POSN). FOR FILING ONLY. NCA. H4064/85 14.1.87 H4064/85 14.1.87 NOT FOUND. CONSIDERED NOT TO EXIST IN THIS POSN. (UDI GROUP LTD, HI 321A). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1897 BY COCHRANE & COOPER, BEVERLEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J L GREEN. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 45 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY C D HOLMES & CO, HULL. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING GROUNDS AND RETURN. SUNK BY SUBMARINE GUNFIRE. (SIBI).

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the ALBATROSS wreck located?

The ALBATROSS wreck is located at coordinates 54 6.914 N,0 29.091 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBATROSS?

The seabed around the ALBATROSS lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the ALBATROSS sink?

The ALBATROSS sank on Sep 24, 1916.

When was the wreck of the ALBATROSS discovered?

The wreck of the ALBATROSS was discovered in 1916.

What country did the ALBATROSS belong to?

The ALBATROSS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ALBATROSS?

The ALBATROSS had a tonnage of 158 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALBATROSS?

The ALBATROSS is classified as a trawler.

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