Albacore Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Albacore Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 52 S,18 19 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.866667
  • Longitude: 18.316667
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBACORE
Type fishing vessel
Flag ZA
Length 26.5 m
Width 6.7 m
Tonnage 113
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 22, 1975
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 12.7.75 12.7.75 SANK IN 335500S, 182630E APPROX ALONG SIDE COAL JETTY, CAPE TOWN. VESSEL LYING ON BOTTOM WITH MAST & WHEELHOUSE SHOWING. (LL, 11.7.75). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 22.4.76 22.4.76 SCUTTLED IN 335200S, 181900E OR 115DEGS(T), 5.1M FROM GREEN POINT. (LL, 22.4.76) 3.3.82 3.3.82 NOT SHOWN ON SAN 150 [EDN 1978].
Last Amended Date Jun 1, 2010

Circumstances of loss

SANK ALONG SIDE COAL JETTY AFTER SPRINGING A LEAK IN HULL PLANKING. AFTER REMOVING 360HP ENGINE SHE WAS SCUTTLED OFF GREEN POINT. SHE HAD NOT BEEN TO SEA FOR 3 YEARS. (LL VOLS. 221, 222 &224)

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FAQ

Where is the ALBACORE wreck located?

The ALBACORE wreck is located at coordinates 33 52 S,18 19 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBACORE?

The seabed around the ALBACORE lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the ALBACORE sink?

The ALBACORE sank on Jun 22, 1975.

When was the wreck of the ALBACORE discovered?

The wreck of the ALBACORE was discovered in 1975.

What country did the ALBACORE belong to?

The ALBACORE belonged to ZA.

What was the tonnage of the ALBACORE?

The ALBACORE had a tonnage of 113 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALBACORE?

The ALBACORE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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