Albion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Albion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 9.856 N,1 15.391 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.164267
  • Longitude: 1.256517
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBION
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 25, 1936
Original Detection Year 1936
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Sep 14, 2018

Surveying Details

H7126/36 30.10.36 OBSERVED TO SINK IN 531000N, 011530E, APPROX 2M, SW BY 0.75 S FROM CROMER KNOLL LIGHT VESSEL. HAD BEEN DRIFTING SE IN WNW GALE. (RECEIVER OF WK GRIMSBY AND RECEIVER OF WK CROMER, 28.10.36). NCA YET. H7126/36 31.10.36 REPORTED SUNK 6M SSW OF CROMER KNOLL LIGHT VESSEL. (MESSAGE TO ADMIRALTY). NCA. H7126/36 31.10.36 SANK WITH N HAISBORO LIGHT VESSEL BEARING WSW 4-5M. DRIFTING APPROX ESE. (RECEIVER OF WK, LOWESTOFT, 29.10.36). NCA. H7126/36 11.11.36 SEARCHED FOR BY THV RECULVER ON 25TH & 30TH NOV. NOTHING FOUND. (TH, L.1872/1936, 10.11.36). NCA. HH090/593/01 20.12.93 NOT FOUND. (OCEONICS UK LTD, HI 593). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2018/000212985 14.9.18 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY (GARDLINE, HI 1515). NCA.

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FAQ

Where is the ALBION wreck located?

The ALBION wreck is located at coordinates 53 9.856 N,1 15.391 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBION?

The seabed around the ALBION lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the ALBION sink?

The ALBION sank on Oct 25, 1936.

When was the wreck of the ALBION discovered?

The wreck of the ALBION was discovered in 1936.

What country did the ALBION belong to?

The ALBION belonged to NL.

What type of wreck is the ALBION?

The ALBION is classified as a motor vessel.

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