Algerian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Algerian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 46.068 N,1 20.355 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.767800
  • Longitude: -1.339250
Wreck Depth 15.78 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALGERIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 110.9 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 107
Sonar Width 32
Shadow Height 6.4
Orientation 63
Tonnage 3837
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 008.0,,001.7,048
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 18, 2023

Surveying Details

H261/16 27.1.16 WK, LEAST DEPTH 27FT IN 504600N, 012015W OR 274DEGS, 9.5C FROM EGYPT PT. (ADMIRALTY). CHART AS WK 4.5FMS, MARKED BY BUOY. - FNM 42/16. H7125/20 7.10.20 DISPERSED TO LEAST DEPTH OF 50FT [LWST]. (TRINITY HOUSE, 6.10.20). AMEND TO WK 8FMS, DELETE BUOY. - NM 1654/20. H5821/24 27.8.24 WK IN 504601N, 012018W OR 271DEGS, 9.7C FROM EGYPT PT LT USING HSA. LEAST DEPTH 40FT. (CMD MAY, SCES, 26.8.24). AMEND TO WK 6.5FMS IN REVISED POSN. SQ DATE. H6345/24 20.9.24 G CON LT BUOY, FLG5S LAID 60YDS NE OF WK. (TH NM 53/24). - NM 1424/24. H4367/25 1.7.25 LT BUOY EST'D 160YDS ENE OF WK. (TH NM 53/25). H4367/25 15.10.25 DISPERSED. CLEAR AT 48.5FT [LWST]. (TH, 15.10.25). AMEND TO WK 8FMS. - NM 1670/25. H1181/51 12.3.51 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 50FT, FOUL AT 51FT, IN 12FMS. HEADING 078/258DEGS. 330 FT LONG. (SCES, 10.8.50). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 2FT. LC 1905, 394, 2040 & 2450. 10.5.65 AMENDED TO WK 8FMS 0FT [LAT]. LC 394. H5808/55 & H1181/61 16.5.69 NOW CHARTED AS SW 8FMS [14.6MTRS]. NE 2040. H4613/73 13.2.78 SWEPT BY WIRE 29.9.77 IN 504601N, 012019W [OGB] USING HSA. CLEAR 16.3MTRS, FOUL 16.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. ABOUT 100MTRS LONG, 30MTRS WIDE. LYING APPROX 050/230DEGS. (SCES, HI 74/77). AMEND TO SW 16.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H3846/86 19.4.88 EXAM'D 2.6.87 IN 504601N, 012019W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.3 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 6.7MTRS. LYING ROUGHLY 045/225 DEGS, BUT APPEARS AS NEAR CIRCULAR CONTACT. IN ONE PIECE ALTHOUGH SLIGHTLY BROKEN UP. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 365). NCA. HH091/156/01 11.1.07 EXAM'D 25.6.06 IN 5046.068N, 0120.355W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.58 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 28MTRS, HT 7MTRS. LIES 066/246 DEGS WITH BOWS ENE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OFFSHORE SURVEY & ENGINEERING, HI 1156). AMEND WK 15.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2007/000005454 31.1.07 AMEND BY NM. - NM 873/07. SEP 2018/000055142 8.3.18 EXAM'D 10.01.18; IN 5046.068N, 0120.355W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.91MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS, LENGTH 104.3MTRS, WIDTH 25.1MTRS, HEIGHT 5.69MTRS, ORIENTATION 063/243 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 8MTRS, 1.7MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 048 DEGS. WRECK IS LARGELY INTACT. NFS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS). RETAIN PREVIOUS DEPTH. SEP2023/000295329 07.02.2024 EXAM'D June 2020; IN 5046.067N, 0120.355 [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.78MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS, LENGTH 107MTRS, WIDTH 32MTRS, HEIGHT 6.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 063/243 DEGS. (HI1667A, MST SMB SHACKLETON). AMEND WRECK IN NEW POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

EX-FINTSIRE. BUILT IN 1876 BY SUNDERLAND STEAMBOAT CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELLERMAN LINES. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 345NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE COWES FOR AVONMOUTH. MINED. DISPERSED BY EXPLOSIVES IN 1920 & 1925. (SIBI). MINE LAID BY UC-5. (D C WENDES).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED, BOWS ENE. NFS.

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FAQ

Where is the ALGERIAN wreck located?

The ALGERIAN wreck is located at coordinates 50 46.068 N,1 20.355 W.

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

The ALGERIAN lies at a depth of about 15.78 meters and is located at coordinates 50 46.068 N,1 20.355 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALGERIAN?

The seabed around the ALGERIAN lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the ALGERIAN sink?

The ALGERIAN sank on Jan 12, 1916.

When was the wreck of the ALGERIAN discovered?

The wreck of the ALGERIAN was discovered in 1916.

What country did the ALGERIAN belong to?

The ALGERIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ALGERIAN carrying?

The ALGERIAN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ALGERIAN?

The ALGERIAN had a tonnage of 3837 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALGERIAN?

The ALGERIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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