Albertville Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Albertville Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 34.881 N,0 4.762 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.581350
  • Longitude: 0.079367
Wreck Depth 6.2 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBERTVILLE
Type liner
Flag BE
Length 159.1 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 7.3
Orientation 55
Tonnage 11047
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 11, 1940
Original Detection Year 1949
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 15, 2010

Surveying Details

H7561/49 6.1.50 H7561/49 6.1.50 WK 1MTR [0.5FMS] IN 493456N, 000451E. (PARIS NM 46 12 49). - NM 2655/49. H2255/52 9.4.52 H2255/52 9.4.52 SHOWN AS WK 1.4MTRS [0.75FMS] ON FR 4937. NE 2146 & NE 2613. H659/60 2.9.60 H659/60 2.9.60 SHOWN AS WK 1.2MTRS [0FMS 4FT] IN 493456N, 000451E ON FR 4937. NC 2146. 1.10.74 1.10.74 SHOWN AS WK 1.4MTRS IN 493456N, 000454E [EUR] ON FR 6603. NC 2146. 22.6.81 22.6.81 SHOWN AS WK 14MTRS [7FMS 4FT] ON FR 6736. NE 2146 & NE 2613. H1271/80 1.4.82 H1271/80 1.4.82 AMENDED TO WK 1.4 MTRS [0FMS 4FT] IN 493457N, 000454E [EUR]. (FR NM 82 11 19). NE 2146, NE 2613 & NC 2656. H3606/87 17.8.87 H3606/87 17.8.87 LEAST DEPTH NOW 6.2MTRS IN 493457.5N, 000457E. (BREST NM 87 24 23). - NM 2717/87. HH351/351/01 11.1.90 HH351/351/01 11.1.90 SHOWN AS WK 6.2MTRS IN 493455N, 000451E ON FR 6736 [2ND EDN 1989]; STATED AS WK OF BELGIAN LINER 'ALBERTVILLE' IN 493456N, 000450.5E [EUR] POSN ACCURACY 20MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 16MTRS BY E/S. LENGTH 180MTRS ORIENTATION 055/235DEGS. (FR WK RECORDS NO.18090032). INS WK 6.2MTRS IN 493456N, 000450.5E [EUR]. NE 2146. [WGD] POSN: 4934.881N, 0004.762E.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1928 BY ATEL & CH DE LA LOIRE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIE. MARITIME BELGE (LLOYD ROYAL). QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 1556NHP. BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT OFF HAVRE. (DODS).

General Comments

LIES ON ITS BEAM

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 34.881 N,0 4.762 E
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FAQ

Where is the ALBERTVILLE wreck located?

The ALBERTVILLE wreck is located at coordinates 49 34.881 N,0 4.762 E.

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

The ALBERTVILLE lies at a depth of about 6.2 meters and is located at coordinates 49 34.881 N,0 4.762 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBERTVILLE?

The seabed around the ALBERTVILLE lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the ALBERTVILLE sink?

The ALBERTVILLE sank on Jun 11, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ALBERTVILLE discovered?

The wreck of the ALBERTVILLE was discovered in 1949.

What country did the ALBERTVILLE belong to?

The ALBERTVILLE belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the ALBERTVILLE?

The ALBERTVILLE had a tonnage of 11047 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALBERTVILLE?

The ALBERTVILLE is classified as a liner.

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