Albedo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Albedo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 35.487 N,48 4.342 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.591450
  • Longitude: 48.072367
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBEDO
Type carrier
Flag MY
Length 157 m
Width 22 m
Tonnage 10859
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 6, 2013
Original Detection Year 2013
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 12, 2013

Surveying Details

12.7.13 WK OF A PIRATED VESSEL WHICH RECENTLY SANK LIES IN 0453.487N, 4804.342E [WGD]. APPEARS TO BE SAT ON THE SEABED WITH ITS SUPERSTRUCTIRE STILL ABOVE WATER. (WARRANT OFFICER T WRIGHTSON, EMAIL DTD 12.7.13). INS AS ST. SEP 2013/000147506 12.7.13 DW IN VICINITY OF 0436.0N, 4805.0E [WGD]. (HYDROPAC 1990/13). - NM 3650/13. 15.7.13 CONFIRMED AS ALBEDO, SUNK 6.7.13. (WARRANT OFFICER T WRIGHTSON, EMAIL DTD 12.7.13).

Circumstances of loss

12.11.10 HAD BEEN HELD BY SOMALI PIRATES SINCE 12.11.10 AFTER BEING CAPTURED 900 MILES E OF MOGADISHU.

General Comments

HULL SUBMERGED, ONLY SUPERSTRUCURE SHOWS

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FAQ

Where is the ALBEDO wreck located?

The ALBEDO wreck is located at coordinates 4 35.487 N,48 4.342 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBEDO?

The seabed around the ALBEDO lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the ALBEDO sink?

The ALBEDO sank on Jul 6, 2013.

When was the wreck of the ALBEDO discovered?

The wreck of the ALBEDO was discovered in 2013.

What country did the ALBEDO belong to?

The ALBEDO belonged to MY.

What was the tonnage of the ALBEDO?

The ALBEDO had a tonnage of 10859 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALBEDO?

The ALBEDO is classified as a carrier.

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