Albert C Field (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Albert c field (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 28.249 N,1 45.381 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.470817
  • Longitude: -1.756350
Wreck Depth 32.51 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBERT C FIELD (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag CA
Length 77.1 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 73
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 180
Tonnage 1764
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 18, 1944
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Scour Dimensions 066.0,024.0,002.0,
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01007/40 19.6.44 WK IN 502800N, 014600W. (TRADE DIVISION LIST, JUNE 1944). NOTHING KNOWN ABOUT THIS WK IN HO. TRADE DIVISION GAVE AUTHORITY AS SIGNALLED BY HMS VIDETTE ON 19.6.44. H3737/44 28.4.44 WK IN 502830N, 014430W. PROBABLE WK OF 'ALBERT C FIELD'. (PORTSMOUTH LIST, 28.4.44). 7.8.53 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 502830N, 014600W. F6841. 6.1.56 POSN ALSO COVERS UNKNOWN WK IN VICINITY. H4451/77 3.4.84 MINISTRY POLICY REGARDING THE 'ALBERT C FIELD' IS THAT 'IT SHOULD NOT BE TOUCHED'. (D OF C/SS, NSS71B/2393, 15.2.84). H1310/88/4 13.1.88 WK RECENTLY LOCATED IN 502815N, 014535W [OGB] USING DECCA, MAGNETOMETER AND E/S. DIVED ON AND FOUND TO BE A FLATTENED MASS OF PLATES AND GIRDERS. BOILER REMAINS, STANDING ABOUT 4MTRS HIGH. LARGE NUMBER OF EXPLODED BRASS SHELL CASES ARE SCATTERED AROUND THE WRECK SITE. NO UNEXPLODED AMMUNITION SIGHTED. ALMOST CERTAINLY THE 'ALBERT C FIELD'. (S SHOVLAR, 4.1.88). AMEND TO WK 30MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/962/01 5.12.02 EXAM'D 6.7.02 IN 5028.247N, 0145.383W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 31.4, FOUL 31.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.1 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. NO SCOUR. AN AREA OF WRECKAGE COVERING 95MTRS BY 85MTRS. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND TO SW 31MTRS. BR STD. 16.10.08 DIVED 6.08 IN LISTED POSN. STANDS 4MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE, 4MTRS BY E/S. ONLY RECOGNISABLE PART IS THE BOILER WHICH STANDS 4MTRS HIGH WITH RUDDER AND PROP (MINUS BLADES) LEANING AGAINST IT. CASES LITTER THE SEABED, DATED 1943. (G LOCKETT). NCA. SEP 2020/000123102 4.10.21 EXAM�D 29.9.20 IN 5028.249N, 0145.382W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.51MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. LENGTH 73MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS. ORIENTATION 180/000 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 66MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS, 2MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 318 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1586). AMEND NDW 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2021

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1923 BY FURNESS SB CO, HAVERTON, HULL-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY UPPER LAKES & ST LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 111NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SOUTHAMPTON AND PENARTH FOR NORMANDY. CARGO 2500 TONS AMMUNTION. WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT WHILST PART OF A D-DAY BEACH-HEAD CONVOY. THE CARGO EXPLODED. FOUR MEN LOST.

General Comments

BROKEN UP, BOILER IS THE ONLY RECOGNISABLE PART

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 28.249 N,1 45.381 W
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FAQ

Where is the ALBERT C FIELD (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ALBERT C FIELD (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 28.249 N,1 45.381 W.

How deep is the ALBERT C FIELD (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ALBERT C FIELD (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 32.51 meters and is located at coordinates 50 28.249 N,1 45.381 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBERT C FIELD (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ALBERT C FIELD (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the ALBERT C FIELD (PROBABLY) sink?

The ALBERT C FIELD (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 18, 1944.

When was the wreck of the ALBERT C FIELD (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ALBERT C FIELD (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the ALBERT C FIELD (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ALBERT C FIELD (PROBABLY) belonged to CA.

What cargo was the ALBERT C FIELD (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ALBERT C FIELD (PROBABLY) was carrying armament.

What was the tonnage of the ALBERT C FIELD (PROBABLY)?

The ALBERT C FIELD (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1764 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALBERT C FIELD (PROBABLY)?

The ALBERT C FIELD (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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