Albatross Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Albatross Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 16.12 N,4 10.387 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.268667
  • Longitude: -4.173117
Wreck Depth 18.7 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBATROSS
Type trawler
Sonar Length 39.8
Sonar Width 8.9
Shadow Height 3.25
Orientation 301
Tonnage 123
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 6, 1894
Original Detection Year 1894
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details REPD SUNK 1.5 MILES S OF BAHAMA BANK LTV, OFF MAUGHOLD HEAD. H1310/86/16 24.6.86 H1310/86/16 24.6.86 LOCATED. LEAST DEPTH 19MTRS (REDUCED TO CD). (RAMSEY SUB-AQUA CLUB, 29.5.86). INS AS WK 18MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/02 11.6.90 HH100/351/02 11.6.90 EXAM'D 27.5.90 IN 541554.5N, 041011.5W [WGD] USING GPS. LEAST DEPTH 18 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. STANDS ABOUT 3MTRS HIGH EXCEPT NEAR W END WHERE IT IS ABOUT 4MTRS HIGH. LENGTH APPROX 25MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES NW/SE WITH NO SCOUR. (A CORKILL, 28.5.90). AMEND TO WK 18MTRS IN 541554N, 041013W. - NM 1755/90. HH090/728/01 24.9.97 HH090/728/01 24.9.97 EXAM'D 24.7.97 IN 541606.3N, 041022.8W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.7 IN GEN DEPTH 22.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 2.7MTRS. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS. GOOD MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (NP 1008, HI 728). BROKEN UP. AMEND POSN AND DEPTH. BR STD. SEP 2022/000162611 01.06.20 EXAM'D BY BDC 01.06.20 IN 5416.120N, 0410.387W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 18.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. LENGTH 39.8MTRS, WIDTH 8.9MTRS, HT 3.25MTRS, ORIENTATION 301 DEGS. (CROGGS LTD SURVEY, BDC H525.2(LITE)). AMEND WK DEPTH 18.7MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 14, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1882 BY W WALKER & CO, LONDON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY R KNOX, DOUGLAS, IOM. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 50 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINRY BY W LOCHHEAD & CO LTD, GLASGOW. SANK QUICKLY AFTER BEING RUN DOWN BY SS 'THE DUKE OF CLARENCE', WHILE TRAWLING OFF MAUGHOLD HEAD. 5 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the ALBATROSS wreck located?

The ALBATROSS wreck is located at coordinates 54 16.12 N,4 10.387 W.

How deep is the ALBATROSS and where exactly is it located?

The ALBATROSS lies at a depth of about 18.7 meters and is located at coordinates 54 16.12 N,4 10.387 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBATROSS?

The seabed around the ALBATROSS lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the ALBATROSS sink?

The ALBATROSS sank on Nov 6, 1894.

When was the wreck of the ALBATROSS discovered?

The wreck of the ALBATROSS was discovered in 1894.

What was the tonnage of the ALBATROSS?

The ALBATROSS had a tonnage of 123 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALBATROSS?

The ALBATROSS is classified as a trawler.

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