Strathalbyn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Strathalbyn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 42.023 N,1 35.052 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.700383
  • Longitude: -1.584200
Wreck Depth 15.8 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name STRATHALBYN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 120
Shadow Height 10.3
Orientation 155
Tonnage 4331
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 10, 1916
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H7476/17 8.2.18 WK IN 494210N, 013456W. MARKED BY BUOY CLOSE N. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - FNM 55/18 & FNM 103/18. H3692/19 9.5.19 SHOWN IN 494200N, 013518W WITH BUOY CLOSE N ON FR CHARTS. - NM 1784/19. H2963/22 18.5.22 LEAST DEPTH 5.5FMS IN 494204N, 013506W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H4246/23 4.7.23 DEPTH NOW 12MTRS IN 494204N, 013506W. BUOY REMOVED. (FRENCH NM 23/1105/22). - NM 998/23. H7702/24 14.11.24 WK 4.75FMS [8MTRS] IN 494204N, 013500W. (FRENCH NM 2157/24). - NM 1938/24. H700/37 25.1.37 WK 12MTRS LIES 016.5DEGS, 1.79M FROM FORT DE L'EST. (FRENCH NM 1/16/37). - NM 210/37. H8000/54 22.12.54 SALVAGE IN PROGRESS - UNLIT BUOYS IN 494200N, 013600W. (NAVEAM 5244). NCA. H8000/54 27.11.57 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (FRENCH NM 57/42/16(T)). NCA. 9.11.73 SHOWN AS WKS 16MTRS & 19MTRS IN 494203N, 013458W ON FR 5627 [COR TO JUNE '73]. NE 1106. H1271/77 20.2.80 SHOWN AS WK 16.6MTRS IN 494203N, 013458W ON FR 878 [1979 EDN] & FR 881. R/P. 19.3.84 WK OF 'STRATHALBYN' LOCATED USING HULL-MOUNTED SONAR AND DIVERS IN 494203.9N, 4013456.4W [EUR]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.6 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS NO.14591025). NFA. 13.6.90 WK 16.6MTRS SHOWN IN 494204N, 013457W ON FR 7092 [1988 EDN]. NC 2613. HH351/352/01 28.11.90 LEAST DEPTH NOW 15.8MTRS IN 494205N, 013458W. (FRENCH NM 90 44 23). - NM 3651/90. 16.4.99 POSN 4942.083N, 0134.972W [EUR]. LIES 155/335DEGS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). BR STD. HH100/351/21 26.7.04 DIVED IN 4942.016N, 0135.032W [WGD]. STANDS 10.3MTRS HIGH BY DEPTH GAUGE.UPRIGHT, GENERALLY INTACT. LIST TO PORT. CARGO OF RAILWAY BOGIES AND COILS OF BARBED WIRE. (G LOCKETT). NCA. SEP 2015/000182665 30.9.15 SHOWN AS WK 15.8MTRS IN 4942.023N, 0135.052W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7092. [ED 4, COR TO 11.8.15]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 28, 2017

Circumstances of loss

MINED IN 2M NE BY E FROM CHERBOURG BREAKWATER [CENTRAL FORT] WHILST EN ROUTE FROM NEW YORK & CHERBOURG TO LE HAVRE. (WW1SL & LL WW1).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, GENERALLY INTACT, LIST TO PORT, HT BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 42.023 N,1 35.052 W
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FAQ

Where is the STRATHALBYN wreck located?

The STRATHALBYN wreck is located at coordinates 49 42.023 N,1 35.052 W.

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

The STRATHALBYN lies at a depth of about 15.8 meters and is located at coordinates 49 42.023 N,1 35.052 W.

How deep is the seabed around the STRATHALBYN?

The seabed around the STRATHALBYN lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the STRATHALBYN sink?

The STRATHALBYN sank on Dec 10, 1916.

When was the wreck of the STRATHALBYN discovered?

The wreck of the STRATHALBYN was discovered in 1916.

What country did the STRATHALBYN belong to?

The STRATHALBYN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the STRATHALBYN carrying?

The STRATHALBYN was carrying general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the STRATHALBYN?

The STRATHALBYN had a tonnage of 4331 tons.

What type of wreck is the STRATHALBYN?

The STRATHALBYN is classified as a steam ship.

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