Algarve Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Algarve Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 7.22 N,1 18.047 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.120333
  • Longitude: 1.300783
Wreck Depth 18.6 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALGARVE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 77.7 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 56.3
Sonar Width 29.8
Shadow Height 2.7
Orientation 175
Tonnage 1355
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 19, 1941
Scour Dimensions 048.0,,000.6,110.0
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H01001/40 24.6.41 LOCATED IN 530713N, 011817E. LIES IN GEN DEPTH 12FMS WITH LESS THAN 12FT OVER IT AT LW. ORIENTATED 082/262 DEG. (HMS FRANKLIN, 2.6.41). INS AS DW. - NM 1450/41. H0805/41 14.10.41 INS G CONL BUOY, GPFL(3)G.10S, CLOSE E OF WK. - FNM 241/41. H0805/41 3.9.48 EXAM'D IN 530705N, 011801E AFTER DISPERSAL. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 52FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 64 IN GEN DEPTH 72FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1948). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 4FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 1979/48. 8.3.72 AMEND TO WK 15.8MTRS. NC 105. 26.3.73 AMEND TO WK 15.5MTRS [LAT]. NC 106. 30.11.77 AMEND TO SW 15.5MTRS. NE 106. HH090/561/01 5.1.93 EXAM'D 19.9.92 IN 530712.2N, 011809.6E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 19.6, FOUL AT 19.9MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.8 IN GEN DEPTH 21.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.2MTR. DCS3 HT 2.2MTRS, LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS. LIES 020/200 DEG. (SEATEAM, HI 561). - NM 263/93. SEP 2018/000159338 10.7.18 EXAM'D 27.3.18 IN 5307.220N, 0118.047E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 18.65MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS, LENGTH 56.3MTRS, WIDTH 28.1MTRS, HEIGHT 2.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 175/355 DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515_H102_002_18). AMEND DW 18.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2018/000212985 5.9.18 EXAM'D 30.3.18 IN 5307.220N, 0118.047E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 18.65MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS, LENGTH 56.3MTRS, WIDTH 29.8MTRS, HEIGHT 2.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 175/355 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 48MTRS, 0.6MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 110 DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1515). NCA
Last Amended Date Jul 10, 2018

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY FREDERIKSHAVNS VAEFT & FLYDEDOK, FREDERIKSHAVEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF SHIPPING. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR LEITH. GENERAL CARGO. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY E-BOATS. 27 MEN LOST.

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FAQ

Where is the ALGARVE wreck located?

The ALGARVE wreck is located at coordinates 53 7.22 N,1 18.047 E.

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

The ALGARVE lies at a depth of about 18.6 meters and is located at coordinates 53 7.22 N,1 18.047 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALGARVE?

The seabed around the ALGARVE lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the ALGARVE sink?

The ALGARVE sank on Feb 19, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ALGARVE discovered?

The wreck of the ALGARVE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ALGARVE belong to?

The ALGARVE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ALGARVE carrying?

The ALGARVE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ALGARVE?

The ALGARVE had a tonnage of 1355 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALGARVE?

The ALGARVE is classified as a steam ship.

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