Albatross Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Albatross Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
50 43.886 N,0 2.944 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 21 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | ALBATROSS |
| Type | yacht |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1957 |
| Last Detection Year | 1980 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | H4195/57 3.11.59 SANK IN APPROX 504351N, 000251W. (CG SHOREHAM, 20.7.57). CHART AS NDWPA. BR STD. 23.7.71 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 15.0MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 1652. 21.1.72 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (TONNAGE NOT KNOWN). LC 2450. H1965/76 2.12.80 NOTHING FOUND DURING INTENSIVE SEARCH WITHIN 400MTRS OF POSN. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 37A/77). AMENDED TO DEAD, BR STD. 14.2.17 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY 2015, HI 1478). NFA. |
| Last Amended Date | Aug 1, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
CAUGHT FIRE AND SANK IN APPROX 504351N, 000251W. (CG SHOREHAM).
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