Prince Albert Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Prince albert Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 0.863 N,1 40.892 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.014383
  • Longitude: 1.681533
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRINCE ALBERT
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 85.3 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1820
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 30, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2010

Surveying Details

INS ON CHARTS IN 520110N, 014040E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 232/15. 1923 AMEND NDW IN 520050N, 014100E. H4282/26 14.10.26 BUOY WITHDRAWN. AMEND TWO DW. (WITH 'JC DABBLE'). BA 1598. H3052/31 27.10.31 DELETED. H4629/71 3.1.75 MAY BE WRECKAGE LOCATED IN 520030N, 014036E [10185]. NCA. H4139/76 11.1.77 NOT FOUND DURING CLOSE AREA DCS3 SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG/HMS BEAGLE, HI 31/76). NCA. HH090/667/01 13.12.95 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMEND DEAD, NCA. SEP 2019/000272653 25.11.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2019. (CLINTON MARINE, HI1584). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY TYNE IRON SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY OCEAN SOC ANON BELGE. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 263 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TEES FOR BIZERTA. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-1. (LLWW1, SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the PRINCE ALBERT wreck located?

The PRINCE ALBERT wreck is located at coordinates 52 0.863 N,1 40.892 E.

How deep is the seabed around the PRINCE ALBERT?

The seabed around the PRINCE ALBERT lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the PRINCE ALBERT sink?

The PRINCE ALBERT sank on Jul 30, 1915.

When was the wreck of the PRINCE ALBERT discovered?

The wreck of the PRINCE ALBERT was discovered in 1915.

What country did the PRINCE ALBERT belong to?

The PRINCE ALBERT belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the PRINCE ALBERT?

The PRINCE ALBERT had a tonnage of 1820 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRINCE ALBERT?

The PRINCE ALBERT is classified as a steam ship.

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