Hms Albacore (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Hms albacore (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 0.023 N,2 51.079 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.000383
  • Longitude: -2.851317
Wreck Depth 24.5 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS Albacore (Bow section)
Sonar Length 18.1
Sonar Width 12.8
Shadow Height 2.11
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 9, 1917
Original Detection Year 2020
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2025

Surveying Details

SEP 2020/000068830 16.3.20 LARGE PIECE OF WRECKAGE FOUND OFF KIRKWALL BY SSS AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY DIVERS IN 5900.025N, 0251.095W [WGD]. EVIDENCE SUGGESTS THIS IS THE BOW OF HMS ALBACORE WHICH STRUCK A MINE 9.3.1917. (E-MAIL INFO FROM KEVIN HEATH, DTD 9.3.2020). INS DW. 24.3.20 FURTHER E-MAILS FROM KEVIN HEATH CONFIRMING POSITION OF WRECK IS CORRECT AND SEABED GENERAL DEPTH 28m BY E/S. (E-MAIL INFO FROM KEVIN HEATH, DTD 24.3.2020). GEN DEPTH 28m - 2.11m (HT OF WK) = 25.89m - 5m FOR SAFE CLEARANCE. AMEND WK USC 20.5m. RSDRA2025000126343 10.04.25 WRECK FOUND 2023; LOCATED IN 5900.023N, 0251.079W (WGD). LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. NFS.�(ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023). AMEND DW 24.5MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

Mine laid by UC 55 & 18 crew lost.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS Albacore (Bow section) wreck located?

The HMS Albacore (Bow section) wreck is located at coordinates 59 0.023 N,2 51.079 W.

How deep is the HMS Albacore (Bow section) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS Albacore (Bow section) lies at a depth of about 24.5 meters and is located at coordinates 59 0.023 N,2 51.079 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS Albacore (Bow section)?

The seabed around the HMS Albacore (Bow section) lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the HMS Albacore (Bow section) sink?

The HMS Albacore (Bow section) sank on Mar 9, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS Albacore (Bow section) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS Albacore (Bow section) was discovered in 2020.

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