Algeria (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Algeria (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 27.37 N,4 50.814 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.456167
  • Longitude: 4.846900
Wreck Depth 24.67 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALGERIA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 82.6 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 11
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 0.6
Orientation 60
Tonnage 1619
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 18, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,005.8,
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2025

Surveying Details

H7955/68 21.1.69 STERN OF CARGO VESSEL, LOCATED BY HMS NURTON ON 07.5.68, IN 532728N, 045117E. LEAST DEPTH 70FT AT HIGHEST PART OF SUPERSTRUCTURE. LYING WITH STERN TO NE. (OPERATION NEW BROOM '68). INS AS DW. BR STD. H3150/69 10.2.70 SHOWN AS WK 19.1MTRS [10FMS 2FT] IN 532725N, 045057E [EUR] ON NETHERLANDS SURVEY '69. BR STD. POSN 532724N, 045100E. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS). H4753/82 17.5.84 SWEPT CLEAR AT 20.9MTRS [11FMS 2FT] IN 532723N, 045052E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 158/84). BR STD. 17.7.89 17.7.89 SW 20.9MTRS IN 532722.6N, 045052.4E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WRECK RECORDS, JAN '88, NO. L12 1042). NC 1405. 1.4.93 EXAM'D IN 532722.6N, 045052.4E [EUR] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.9. SCOUR 5.8MTRS DEEP. LIES 130/310DEG. LENGTH 95MTRS, HEIGHT 0.6MTR. IDENTIFIED AS A FREIGHTER. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, 1992 EDN, NO. L12 1042). SEP 2007/000006509 20.3.07 SHOWN AS SW 20.6MTRS IN 5327.367N, 0450.809E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1456 [DEC '06 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. BR STD. 22.4.09 UNKNOWN SW 20.6MTRS [LAT] IN 5327.4N, 0450.8E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS 2009 NO. L12 1042) NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1921 BY OSKARSHAMN MEK VERKSTED., WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 271NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERIAKTIEB SVENSKA LLOYD. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR TRELLEBORG. BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRDRAFT. BROKE IN TWO AND SANK. (DODS & SWEDISH WAR LOSSES).

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FAQ

Where is the ALGERIA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ALGERIA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 27.37 N,4 50.814 E.

How deep is the ALGERIA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ALGERIA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 24.67 meters and is located at coordinates 53 27.37 N,4 50.814 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALGERIA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ALGERIA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the ALGERIA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ALGERIA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 18, 1943.

When was the wreck of the ALGERIA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ALGERIA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1968.

What country did the ALGERIA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ALGERIA (POSSIBLY) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the ALGERIA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ALGERIA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ALGERIA (POSSIBLY)?

The ALGERIA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1619 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALGERIA (POSSIBLY)?

The ALGERIA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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