Albertina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Albertina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 20 N,62 42 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.333333
  • Longitude: -62.700000
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBERTINA
Type schooner
Flag SE
Length 33.5 m
Tonnage 50
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 16, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 7.8.69 STRANDED IN CANADA BAY, ON N COAST OF ST KITTS. (LL 197). POSN 172000N, 624200W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2012

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GERALD BURNS, LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA. PASSAGE ST THOMAS, VIRGIN ISLANDS FOR DOMINICA. STRANDED AFTER BEING DRIVEN ASHORE DUE TO ENGINE FAILURE & TAKING IN WATER IN ROUGH WEATHER. CREW OF 7 SAFE. CONSIDERED A TOTAL LOSS. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the ALBERTINA wreck located?

The ALBERTINA wreck is located at coordinates 17 20 N,62 42 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBERTINA?

The seabed around the ALBERTINA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the ALBERTINA sink?

The ALBERTINA sank on Jul 16, 1969.

When was the wreck of the ALBERTINA discovered?

The wreck of the ALBERTINA was discovered in 1969.

What country did the ALBERTINA belong to?

The ALBERTINA belonged to SE.

What cargo was the ALBERTINA carrying?

The ALBERTINA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ALBERTINA?

The ALBERTINA had a tonnage of 50 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALBERTINA?

The ALBERTINA is classified as a schooner.

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