Albert Gallatin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Albert gallatin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 21 N,59 58 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.350000
  • Longitude: 59.966667
Wreck Depth 2800 m
Water Depth 2800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBERT GALLATIN
Type liberty ship
Flag GB
Length 134 m
Width 17 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 2, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Surveying Details 14.9.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 212100N, 595800E. (LIBERTY SHIPS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). NCA. PLOTS IN OVER 2800MTRS. 8.9.95 POSN GIVEN AS 212100N, 595800E. (WW2SL). SEP 2015/000019046 17.2.15 WK PA IN 2121.0N, 5958.0E [WGD]. (OMANI WKS LIST 2015).
Last Amended Date May 16, 2025

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY JAPANESE SUBMARINE 1-26 IN ARABIAN SEA WHILST EN-ROUTE NEW YORK TO BANDAR SHAPUR. (LIBERTY SHIPS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). ON PASSAGE NEW YORK AND ADEN FOR BANDAR SHAPUR. CARGO OF 7400 TONS GENERAL, 575 TONS HE, 504 BAGS ARMY MAIL, 13 BAGS P.O.W MAIL AND 2 BAGS REGISTERED MAIL. CREW OF 43 AND 28 ARMED GUARDS. ALL SAVED. (WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the ALBERT GALLATIN wreck located?

The ALBERT GALLATIN wreck is located at coordinates 21 21 N,59 58 E.

How deep is the ALBERT GALLATIN and where exactly is it located?

The ALBERT GALLATIN lies at a depth of about 2800 meters and is located at coordinates 21 21 N,59 58 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBERT GALLATIN?

The seabed around the ALBERT GALLATIN lies at approximately 2800 meters deep.

When did the ALBERT GALLATIN sink?

The ALBERT GALLATIN sank on Jan 2, 1944.

When was the wreck of the ALBERT GALLATIN discovered?

The wreck of the ALBERT GALLATIN was discovered in 1944.

What country did the ALBERT GALLATIN belong to?

The ALBERT GALLATIN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ALBERT GALLATIN carrying?

The ALBERT GALLATIN was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ALBERT GALLATIN?

The ALBERT GALLATIN had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALBERT GALLATIN?

The ALBERT GALLATIN is classified as a liberty ship.

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