Albert (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Albert (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 22.283 N,2 58.598 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.371383
  • Longitude: -2.976633
Wreck Depth 7.4 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBERT (PART OF)
Type barge
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 25, 1893
Original Detection Year 1893
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source other
Surveying Details WK 4FMS 2FT IN 532217N, 025833W. (ADMIRALTY). 28.2.1893 DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MD & HB AFTER OWNERS HAD FAILED IN AN ATTEMPT TO RAISE HER. DISPERSED 27/28.2.1893. IN TWO SECTIONS. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). H5282/71 24.2.75 NO LONGER SHOWN. (MD & HB 1974). NC 3490. 22.9.82 WK 7.4MTRS SHOWN IN 532217N,025833W ON SURVEY K8022/8. NCA. 13.10.89 WK 7.4MTRS IN 532216N, 025831W IN GENERAL DEPTH OF 5MTRS. (MERSEY 25/15). AMEND FOUL. BR STD. 20.7.94 NOW SHOWN IN GEN DEPTHS 8MTRS ON MERSEY 24/55 [DTD 24.5.94]. AMEND WK 7.4MTRS. NE 3490. 18.6.04 SHOWN AS WK (NO DEPTH SPECIFIED) IN GEN DEPTH 5MTRS ON BA 3490 [EDN 5 DTD 20.12.01]. 16.7.14 SHOWN AS WK 7.4MTRS ON BA 3490 [EDN 7 DTD 2.8.12].
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1860. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE LIVERPOOL STEAM TUG CO LTD. SANK ABOUT 380YDS S FROM THE DEVILS BANK BUOY AFTER COLLISION WITH THE SS EASTHAM. LATER DISPERSED. (SIBI).

General Comments

DISPERSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 22.283 N,2 58.598 W
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FAQ

Where is the ALBERT (PART OF) wreck located?

The ALBERT (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 53 22.283 N,2 58.598 W.

How deep is the ALBERT (PART OF) and where exactly is it located?

The ALBERT (PART OF) lies at a depth of about 7.4 meters and is located at coordinates 53 22.283 N,2 58.598 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBERT (PART OF)?

The seabed around the ALBERT (PART OF) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ALBERT (PART OF) sink?

The ALBERT (PART OF) sank on Feb 25, 1893.

When was the wreck of the ALBERT (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the ALBERT (PART OF) was discovered in 1893.

What country did the ALBERT (PART OF) belong to?

The ALBERT (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ALBERT (PART OF)?

The ALBERT (PART OF) is classified as a barge.

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