Albuera Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Albuera Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 43.326 N,0 47.999 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.722100
  • Longitude: 0.799983
Wreck Depth 24 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBUERA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.9 m
Width 14.9 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 111
Sonar Width 42
Shadow Height 10
Orientation 40
Tonnage 3477
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 24, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 3, 2007

Surveying Details

H597/40 5.7.40 H597/40 5.7.40 INS AS NDW. - FNM 1673/40. 14.7.71 14.7.71 INS AS NDW PA. NC 536. 31.1.73 31.1.73 AMEND TO USC PA 18MTRS IN 504315N, 004800E. NC 536. H4959/73 3.4.75 H4959/73 3.4.75 EXAM'D 10.10.74 IN 504316N, 004805E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 22.0, FOUL AT 22.5MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.6 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH FROM DCS3 SHADOW 125FT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). AMEND TO SW 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H3823/78 3.7.78 H3823/78 3.7.78 DIVED 9.6.78. LIES UPSIDE DOWN AND VERY BROKEN. MAIN PART OF HULL SPLIT ALONG FULL LENGTH OF PORT SIDE. NO SIGN OF PROP, COULD BE UNDER STERN SECTION WHICH HAS COLLAPSED. ENGINE ROOM INACCESSIBLE. MAX. HT 35FT IN GEN DEPTH 135FT. (E GILES, 28.6.78). NCA. HH091/159/01 3.7.07 HH091/159/01 3.7.07 EXAM'D 5.11.06 IN 5043.326N, 0047.999E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.09 IN GEN DEPTH 34.8MTRS. LENGTH 111MTRS, WIDTH 42MTRS, HT 10MTRS. LIES 114/294 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS EXTENDS 105MTRS NE. PARTLY BURIED AND PROBABLY DESTROYED. (OSAE, HI 1159). LIES 040/220 DEGS FROM RENDERED GRAPHICS. AMEND WK 24MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY THE BURNTISLAND SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHRISTIAN SALVESEN & CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 316 NHP FOR 9 KNOTS, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE CHATHAM NB FOR THE TYNE. TORPEDOED BY E-BOAT. 7 MEN LOST. (LL WW2 & DODS).

General Comments

INVERTED, WELL BROKEN AND COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 43.326 N,0 47.999 E
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FAQ

Where is the ALBUERA wreck located?

The ALBUERA wreck is located at coordinates 50 43.326 N,0 47.999 E.

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

The ALBUERA lies at a depth of about 24 meters and is located at coordinates 50 43.326 N,0 47.999 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBUERA?

The seabed around the ALBUERA lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the ALBUERA sink?

The ALBUERA sank on Jun 24, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ALBUERA discovered?

The wreck of the ALBUERA was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ALBUERA belong to?

The ALBUERA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ALBUERA carrying?

The ALBUERA was carrying timber.

What was the tonnage of the ALBUERA?

The ALBUERA had a tonnage of 3477 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALBUERA?

The ALBUERA is classified as a steam ship.

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