Albion (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Albion (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 33.115 N,1 25.204 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.551917
  • Longitude: 1.420067
Wreck Depth 16.72 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBION (PROBABLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 25
Shadow Height 0.9
Orientation 10
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1765
Bottom Texture 4/1
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H1428/74 3.7.74 SYMMETRICAL MOUND, ABOUT 35MTRS ACROSS AT BASE, LOCATED IN 513306N, 012519E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 14.0, FOUL AT 14.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.2 IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. NO SCOUR. AT NO TIME DID SWEEP PART. NOTHING METALLIC COULD BE FELT WITH LEAD. (PLA, SWEEPING REPORT 1/74). INS AS OSW 14MTRS. - NM 1364/74. H1310/87/35 21.9.87 DIVED ON 6.8.87 IN 513308N, 012518E USING DECCA. WRECKAGE OF BRITISH EAST INDIA CO SHIP. ONLY REMAINS OF CARGO LEFT FORMING SMALL LUMP ON SEABED ABOUT 8 TO 10FT HIGH, 15FT WIDE AND 60FT LONG. (C-LIFT DIVING CONTRACTS LTD, WK REPORT). HH090/481/01 27.2.90 EXAM'D 26.10.89 IN 513305.5N, 012519.5E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.6, FOUL AT 16.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.6 IN GEN DEPTH 18.6MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 19.8MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.65MTRS. LARGE AREA OF SCATTERED WRECKAGE 75 X 60MTRS APPROX. SLIGHT MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (NP 1016, HI 481). - NM 860/90. HH090/997/01 19.12.02 EXAM'D 27.9.02 IN 5133.110N, 0125.210E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 17.1, FOUL 17.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.7 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 1MTR. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. POORLY DEFINED CONTACT. (NP 1016, HI 997). AMEND TO OSW 17.1MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2017/000123580 12.9.17 EXAM'D 18.2.17 IN 5133.155N, 0125.204E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 16.72MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS, LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, HEIGHT 0.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 010/190 DEGS. OBSTN IS AN AREA OF SCATTERED WRECKAGE. (GARDLINE, HI 1518). AMEND OBSTN 16.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 12, 2017
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 33.115 N,1 25.204 E
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FAQ

Where is the ALBION (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ALBION (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 33.115 N,1 25.204 E.

How deep is the ALBION (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ALBION (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 16.72 meters and is located at coordinates 51 33.115 N,1 25.204 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBION (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ALBION (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the ALBION (PROBABLY) sink?

The ALBION (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 1, 1765.

When was the wreck of the ALBION (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ALBION (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1974.

What country did the ALBION (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ALBION (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ALBION (PROBABLY)?

The ALBION (PROBABLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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