Albania (Bow Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Albania (bow section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 44.317 N,0 18.561 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.738617
  • Longitude: 0.309350
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBANIA (BOW SECTION)
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Length 72.5 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1241
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 23, 1939
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 27.5.88 BOW SECTION OF ALBANIA LOCATED IN 534418N, 001840E. POSN BY DECCA. LIES IN A BIG SCOUR. (M OXLADE, TELECON 26.5.88). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 6.9.13 NOT LOCATED 1.1.13 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1903 BY SCHOMER & JENSEN, TONNING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERIAKTIEB SVENSKA LLOYD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 186HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR GOTHENBERG. GENERAL CARGO. MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the ALBANIA (BOW SECTION) wreck located?

The ALBANIA (BOW SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 53 44.317 N,0 18.561 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBANIA (BOW SECTION)?

The seabed around the ALBANIA (BOW SECTION) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the ALBANIA (BOW SECTION) sink?

The ALBANIA (BOW SECTION) sank on Oct 23, 1939.

When was the wreck of the ALBANIA (BOW SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the ALBANIA (BOW SECTION) was discovered in 1988.

What country did the ALBANIA (BOW SECTION) belong to?

The ALBANIA (BOW SECTION) belonged to SE.

What cargo was the ALBANIA (BOW SECTION) carrying?

The ALBANIA (BOW SECTION) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ALBANIA (BOW SECTION)?

The ALBANIA (BOW SECTION) had a tonnage of 1241 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALBANIA (BOW SECTION)?

The ALBANIA (BOW SECTION) is classified as a steam ship.

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