Albatross Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Albatross Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 16.82 S,36 30.382 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -54.280333
  • Longitude: -36.506367
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBATROSS
Type factory ship
Flag AR
Length 30.5 m
Orientation 135
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source aerial photography or satellite imagery
Last Amended Date Mar 6, 2013

Simplified Wreck Survey

Wreck Name: ALBATROSS Type: Historic Whaling Vessel Wreck Position: 54 16.82 S, 36 30.382 W Location: Grytviken, South Georgia Summary: The Albatross is a historic shipwreck located off the coast of Grytviken in South Georgia. Originally an abandoned whaling vessel approximately 100 feet long, the wreck lies near the shore and the main wharf. Historical records note that the vessel was partially pulled ashore and secured in a trench to prevent further sinking. Today, the site rests in coastal waters with remains positioned near the beach and jetty at Grytviken, South Georgia.

Surveying Details

20.9.76 TWO FISHING VESSELS, POSSIBLY WHALERS, ABANDONED & HALF SUBMERGED ALONGSIDE WHARF AT GRYTVIKEN, SOUTH GEORGIA. EACH APPROX 100FT LONG. BOTH ARE SUBMERGED AT THE STERN & POINTING TOWARDS THE COAST. THE INNER-MOST WK LYING 300.33DEGS, 2500FT FROM KING EDWARD PT LT. [RN AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, DTD 21.1.76 INDEX 1169, PRINT NO.196]. H3555/78 27.6.78 BOTH WKS STILL IN 541631S, 363014W. INBOARD ONE HEELED AT 45DEG ANGLE OVER THE JETTY. PHOTOGRAPH ENCLOSED. (SAS 'PROTEA', HN 1/78 DTD 26.3.78). INS AS STF. BR STD. THOUGHT TO BE THE 'ALBATROSS' & 'ORCA' OR 'PETREL', EX CIA ARGENTINA DE PESCA WHALE CATCHERS. (SEA BREEZES, AUG 1981). 9.8.83 'ALBATROSS' LIES AGAINST THE JETTY & THE 'DIAZ' OUTSIDE OF HER. (SEA BREEZES, AUG 1983). NCA. H4598/83 6.9.83 TWO WHALERS REPD OFF NORTHERN WALL OF MAIN JETTY. (HMS BRILLIANT, HN DTD 2.8.83). NCA. H4598/83 20.2.84 DIVERS REPORT CONFIRMS 'ALBATROSS' ALONGSIDE & 'DIAZ' OUTSIDE. BOTH ARE ON THE SEABED & IN A BAD STATE. ON THE CORNER OF THE JETTY A WINCH FROM 'ALBATROSS' LIES ON THE SEABED & STANDS 3FT HIGH. (DIVERS REPORT DTD 22.9.83, CONFIRMED BY DUNCAN CARSE FOR ANTARCTIC PILOT). NCA. 8.12.85 THE SOUTHERLY OF 2 STF ['ALBATROSS'] IN 541631S, 363016.1W. 36MTRS LONG. (HMS ENDURANCE, DTD 21.1.76). CONFIRMED BY SINGLE AERIAL PHOT MID 1984. H2310/85 19.8.87 SIGHTED 6.1.87. BOTH REMAIN AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED. POSN 541650S, 363022W [WGC]. (HMS HERALD, HI 277). BR STD. 23.2.95 POSN OF INNER-MOST WRECK: 541649.8S, 363022W [WGD]. NC 3589 [LATER WITHDRAWN]. SEP 2013/000049944 6.3.13 LIES FURTHER UP BEACH, IE WITH NO WATER BETWEEN WRECK AND BEACH. ABOUT 10 YEARS AGO A SHORT TRENCH WAS DUG AND THE VESSEL WAS PULLED INTO THE TRENCH TO PREVENT THEM SINKING ANY FURTHER. THE TRENCH WAS THEN FILLED IN AROUND THE BOWS OF THE VESSEL. (K WHITTAKER, MASTER PHAROS SG, EMAIL DTD 6.3.13). AMEND CENTRE POINT TO 5416.820S, 3630.382W [WGD].

General Comments

TWO WRECKS LYING PARALLEL, SEE ALSO [57487]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 16.82 S,36 30.382 W
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FAQ

Where is the ALBATROSS wreck located?

The ALBATROSS wreck is located at coordinates 54 16.82 S,36 30.382 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBATROSS?

The seabed around the ALBATROSS lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ALBATROSS discovered?

The wreck of the ALBATROSS was discovered in 1976.

What country did the ALBATROSS belong to?

The ALBATROSS belonged to AR.

What type of wreck is the ALBATROSS?

The ALBATROSS is classified as a factory ship.

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