Albert Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Albert Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 13.459 N,0 59.524 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.224317
  • Longitude: -0.992067
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBERT
Type steam ship
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 5.3
Orientation 53
Cargo cement,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 2002
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2012

Surveying Details

HH090/962/01 16.1.02 HH090/962/01 16.1.02 EXAM'D 5013.459N, 0059.524W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55.7 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.3MTRS. LIES 053/233 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 962). INTACT, HATCHES VISIBLE ON DCS3. INS AS WK 55MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/22 19.4.06 HH100/351/22 19.4.06 DIVED IN 5013.427N, 0059.435W [WGD]. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH BY E/S, 6MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE. DEBRIS EXTENDS 6-7MTRS FROM THE BOW. BOLT UPRIGHT ON SEABED. BRIDGE COLLAPSED, BOILERS ARE ON SHOW. STERN BADLY DAMAGED. BOW COLLAPSED FWD OF BRIDGE. HOLDS APPEAR TO CONTAIN BAGS OF CEMENT OR LIME. IDENTIFIED BY BELL (RECOVERED BY D WOODWARD) & STEERING BOSS (RECOVERED BY T BOYLES). SEABED GRAVEL. (DELTA DIVERS). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN BREST IN 1880.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, HATCHES VISIBLE ON DCS3, BOW COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 13.459 N,0 59.524 W
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FAQ

Where is the ALBERT wreck located?

The ALBERT wreck is located at coordinates 50 13.459 N,0 59.524 W.

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

The ALBERT lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 50 13.459 N,0 59.524 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBERT?

The seabed around the ALBERT lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ALBERT discovered?

The wreck of the ALBERT was discovered in 2002.

What cargo was the ALBERT carrying?

The ALBERT was carrying cement,foodstuffs: solid.

What type of wreck is the ALBERT?

The ALBERT is classified as a steam ship.

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