Albion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Albion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
42 54.367 N,9 10.75 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.906117
  • Longitude: -9.179167
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBION
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 104.5 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 3650
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Stone
Original Detection Year 1908
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details 19.9.72 19.9.72 WRECKED ON CARROMEIRO CHICO ROCK AT THE ENTRANCE TO CORCUBION. (DODS). NCA, POSN 425422N, 091045W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 23, 2024

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1892 BY ROPNER & SON WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 226NHP. WRECKED, WHILE ON PASSAGE BAHIA BLANCA FOR ROTTERDAM, ON CARROMEIRO CHICO ROCK AT THE ENTRANCE TO CORCUBION. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY DUFFRYN SHIPPING CO. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ALBION wreck located?

The ALBION wreck is located at coordinates 42 54.367 N,9 10.75 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBION?

The seabed around the ALBION lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ALBION discovered?

The wreck of the ALBION was discovered in 1908.

What country did the ALBION belong to?

The ALBION belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ALBION carrying?

The ALBION was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the ALBION?

The ALBION had a tonnage of 3650 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALBION?

The ALBION is classified as a steam ship.