Albert J Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Albert j Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 56.929 N,58 4.144 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.948817
  • Longitude: -58.069067
Wreck Depth 3.461 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBERT J
Type carrier
Flag BZ
Length 75 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 70.43
Sonar Width 11.25
Shadow Height 4.31
Orientation 240
Tonnage 667
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions 100.0,035.0,011.2,240.0
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 4, 2025

Surveying Details

HH667/411/02 10.8.98 SUNK IN 065707N, 580403.5W, APPROX 5C NW OF GEORGETOWN SEA BUOY. SIDE OF HULL VISIBLE EXCEPT AT HWS. (TRANSPORT & HBRS DEPT, GUYANA NM 7/98). INS AS ST. - NM 3261/98. HH667/411/02 29.9.98 NEW WK WHICH IS A DANGER TO NAVIGATION IN 065659.5N, 580403W [UND]. MARKED BY A RED SPHERICAL BUOY. (MV LESLEY, UNDATED HN REC IN HO 28.9.98). NCA. SEP 2017/000289882 5.11.17 EXAM'D IN 0656.925N 5804.149W. LEAST DEPTH 4MTRS, LENGTH 67MTRS. (IIC TECHNOLOGIES LTD GUYANA H102_HI1557_001). AMEND POSITION AND DEPTH 4MTRS. SEP 2017/000255768 5.11.17 EXAM'D 23.01.18; WK LOCATED IN 0656.929N, 5804.144W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.461MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS. LENGTH 70.43MTRS, WIDTH 19.25MTRS, HT 4.31MTRS, ORIENTATION 240/060 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 35MTRS, 11.2MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 240DEGS. WK LYING ON ITS SIDE. (IIC TECHNOLOGIES LTD, HI 1557). AMEND TO DW 3.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2025000377896 04.08.25 WRECK SALVAGED. (GY NM 122/25). AMEND LIFTED.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1968. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY M COMPTON & GARY PHILIP DE JESUS. (LR).

General Comments

UK NM 4019/25

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FAQ

Where is the ALBERT J wreck located?

The ALBERT J wreck is located at coordinates 6 56.929 N,58 4.144 W.

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

The ALBERT J lies at a depth of about 3.461 meters and is located at coordinates 6 56.929 N,58 4.144 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBERT J?

The seabed around the ALBERT J lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ALBERT J discovered?

The wreck of the ALBERT J was discovered in 1998.

What country did the ALBERT J belong to?

The ALBERT J belonged to BZ.

What was the tonnage of the ALBERT J?

The ALBERT J had a tonnage of 667 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALBERT J?

The ALBERT J is classified as a carrier.

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