Albatros Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Albatros Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 45 N,3 26 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.750000
  • Longitude: 3.433333
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBATROS
Type steam ship
Flag CY
Length 89.3 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2378
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 25, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 19.2.70 VESSEL AGROUND AT FOOT OF CLIFF NEAR CALA MESQUIDA, E COAST MAJORCA. (LLOYDS VOL.198). POSN: 394500N, 032600E APPROX. NCA, AWAIT NM OR HN.
Last Amended Date Aug 14, 2002

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1950 BY FREDRIKSSTADT M/V, FREDRIKSSTADT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GARIBSHIP NAV LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM BARCELONA TO CONSTANTZA. RAN AGROUND ON ROCKY BOTTOM AT FOOT OF HIGH CLIFF NEAR CALA MESQUIDA. HEAVY SEAS & N WIND LATER BROKE WRECK INTO THREE SECTIONS. ALL CREW SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ALBATROS wreck located?

The ALBATROS wreck is located at coordinates 39 45 N,3 26 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBATROS?

The seabed around the ALBATROS lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ALBATROS sink?

The ALBATROS sank on Oct 25, 1969.

When was the wreck of the ALBATROS discovered?

The wreck of the ALBATROS was discovered in 1969.

What country did the ALBATROS belong to?

The ALBATROS belonged to CY.

What cargo was the ALBATROS carrying?

The ALBATROS was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ALBATROS?

The ALBATROS had a tonnage of 2378 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALBATROS?

The ALBATROS is classified as a steam ship.

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