Albia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Albia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 56.998 N,5 44.481 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.949967
  • Longitude: -5.741350
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBIA
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 79.2 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.2
Shadow Height 5
Tonnage 1806
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo minerals,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1929
Original Detection Year 1929
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 9, 2024

Surveying Details

29.9.29 ST IN 545700N, 054500W ON ALLENS ROCK, ENE OF THE MAIDENS, CO. ANTRIM. LYING HEAD NW, LISTING TO PORT ABOUT 15DEGS. (LLOYDS LIST). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2024/000184406 09.07.24 WRECK IDENTIFIED AS 'ALBIA' LOCATED IN 5456.996N, 0544.478W [WGD]. (MARINE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT [DAERA], COLIN DUNLOP E-MAIL DTD 21.06.24). INS DW.

Circumstances of loss

EX-VIZCAINO, EX-PENA ANGUSTINA, EX-MANUKA. BUILT IN 1890 BY TYNE IRON SHIPBUILDING CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY COMPANIA DE NAVIERA VIZCAYA, SANTANDER. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 184 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY WALLSEND SLIPWAY CO LTD. PASSAGE HUELVA FOR LONDONDERRY. RAN ASHORE ON ALLENS ROCK, OFF THE MAIDENS. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the ALBIA wreck located?

The ALBIA wreck is located at coordinates 54 56.998 N,5 44.481 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBIA?

The seabed around the ALBIA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ALBIA sink?

The ALBIA sank on Sep 28, 1929.

When was the wreck of the ALBIA discovered?

The wreck of the ALBIA was discovered in 1929.

What country did the ALBIA belong to?

The ALBIA belonged to ES.

What cargo was the ALBIA carrying?

The ALBIA was carrying minerals,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the ALBIA?

The ALBIA had a tonnage of 1806 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALBIA?

The ALBIA is classified as a steam ship.

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