Albatross Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Albatross Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 10.629 N,0 4.622 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.177150
  • Longitude: -0.077033
Wreck Depth 38.87 m
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBATROSS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 41.6
Sonar Width 9.1
Shadow Height 7.2
Orientation 17
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1905
Scour Dimensions 050.2,,000.5,016.0
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2016

Surveying Details

H1310/84/43 5.8.86 FOUL REPD IN 541022N, 000428W. POSN BY DECCA. (W R DODGSON, 28.11.84). H090/730/01 17.12.97 LOCATED IN 541038.5N, 000438.9W [WGD] FROM DCS3 PLOT USING DGPS. LIES IN FISHING AREA EXCLUSION ZONE AND NOT FULLY SURVEYED. GEN DEPTH FROM ADJACENT LINE 42MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.6MTRS. LENGTH 44MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 015/195 DEGS. WELL DEFINED WK. (GARDLINE, HI 730). PROBABLY UPRIGHT & INTACT. INS AS WK 37MTRS. BR STD. HH100/35/121 4.6.04 DIVED IN 5410.633N, 004.662W [WGD]. AN OLD, ENGINE AFT, IRON SS. ABOUT 35MTRS IN LENGTH WITH AN INTACT STERN AREA. COMPOUND ENGINE IS IN PLACE AND STANDS JUST PROUD OF THE CURRENT DECK LEVEL. COMPASS PEDESTAL ON TOP OF THE SINGLE BOILER. STEERNING ENGINE AND BELL LOCATED. FWD IS A LARGE WINCH. IDENTIFIED FROM THE BELL. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY). NCA. SEP 2016/000007250 15.06.16 EXAM'D 18.02.16 IN 5410.629N, 0004.622W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.87MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 42MTRS. LENGTH 41.6MTRS, WIDTH 9.1MTRS, HT 7.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 017/197. SCOUR LENGTH 50.2MTRS, 0.5MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 016. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WRECK MAINLY INTACT. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 38MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1884. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J & J CUNNINGHAM, LEITH. FOUNDERED IN SW FORCE 5 AFTER MACHINERY BROKE DOWN CAUSING WATER TO FLOOD THE ENGINE ROOM. (SIBI).

General Comments

Mainly intact

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FAQ

Where is the ALBATROSS wreck located?

The ALBATROSS wreck is located at coordinates 54 10.629 N,0 4.622 W.

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

The ALBATROSS lies at a depth of about 38.87 meters and is located at coordinates 54 10.629 N,0 4.622 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBATROSS?

The seabed around the ALBATROSS lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the ALBATROSS sink?

The ALBATROSS sank on Dec 2, 1905.

When was the wreck of the ALBATROSS discovered?

The wreck of the ALBATROSS was discovered in 1986.

What country did the ALBATROSS belong to?

The ALBATROSS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ALBATROSS carrying?

The ALBATROSS was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What type of wreck is the ALBATROSS?

The ALBATROSS is classified as a steam ship.

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