Hms Albion Ii Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms albion ii Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 38.35 N,1 34.274 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.639167
  • Longitude: -1.571233
Wreck Depth 21.5 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ALBION II
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 36.7 m
Width 6.6 m
Draught 3.6
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 2
Orientation 125
Tonnage 192
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 13, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.4,
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details SUNK OFF ST. CATHERINE'S POINT. (WW1SL). H4469/81 4.8.83 H4469/81 4.8.83 EXAM'D 16.9.82 IN 503817N, 013411W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. POSSIBLY A WRECK BUT STATED BY LOCAL FISHERMEN TO BE A LARGE OUTCROP OF ROCK. LEAST E/S DEPTH 20.5 IN GEN DEPTH 23 TO 24MTRS. (SCESU). INS AS OBSTN 20.5MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/13 30.1.98 HH100/351/13 30.1.98 THIS CHARTED OBSTN IS A SMALL WK WITH A SINGLE BOILER AND A SMALL TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. THE BOW STANDS NO MORE THAN 2MTRS CLEAR AND THE STERN NO MORE THAN 1MTR CLEAR. PARTS OF THE HULL ARE VISIBLE, BUT GENERALLY THE WK IS BURIED IN SAND AND SHINGLE. POSSIBLY THE ADMIRALTY TRAWLER 'ALBION II', BUT MORE DIVING IS NEEDED TO CONFIRM THIS. (D C WENDES, 28.1.98). AMEND TO WK. BR STD. HH100/351/14 26.3.99 HH100/351/14 26.3.99 LOCATED IN 5038.533N, 0134.317W [OGB] USING DECCA. CONFIRMED AS WK OF OLD STEAMER. VERY BROKEN, ONLY PART OF THE BOILER AND ENGINE SEEN STANDING 2-3MTRS HIGH. SEABED SAND AND MUD. (M PRITCHARD, 9.3.99). NCA. 28.4.05 28.4.05 THIS IS 'ALBION II'. CONFIRMED BY GUN PEDESTAL. (D C WENDES, PERSONAL VISIT). NCA. 24.10.12 24.10.12 EXAM'D 28.1.12 IN 5038.350N, 0134.274W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.47 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. LEAST W/C DEPTH 21.67MTRS. SCOUR 0.4MTR DEEP. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 2MTRS. LIES 125/305 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. PARTIALLY BURIED OR BROKEN UP WITH ONLY ONE CLEAR FEATURE PROUD OF THE SEABED WITH MAX HT 2MTRS. (EMU, HI 1366). AMEND WK 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 24, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY SMITH'S DOCK & CO, NORTH SHIELDS FOR THE PATENT STEAM TRAWLING CO, MILFORD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 68NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY W V V LIGERWOOD. HIRED FROM 1915 AND RENAMED ALBION II AS ANOTHER ALBION WAS IN SERVICE. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-5. (SRN, WW1SL & D C WENDES).

General Comments

SINGLE MAIN CONTACT

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ALBION II wreck located?

The HMS ALBION II wreck is located at coordinates 50 38.35 N,1 34.274 W.

How deep is the HMS ALBION II and where exactly is it located?

The HMS ALBION II lies at a depth of about 21.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 38.35 N,1 34.274 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ALBION II?

The seabed around the HMS ALBION II lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the HMS ALBION II sink?

The HMS ALBION II sank on Jan 13, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HMS ALBION II discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ALBION II was discovered in 1983.

What country did the HMS ALBION II belong to?

The HMS ALBION II belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ALBION II?

The HMS ALBION II had a tonnage of 192 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ALBION II?

The HMS ALBION II is classified as a trawler.

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