Albion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Albion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 43.346 N,5 13.849 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.722433
  • Longitude: -5.230817
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBION
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 45.9 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 1.9
Tonnage 270
Tonnage Type net
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 19, 1837
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1837
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source other
Surveying Details H4919/77 21.12.77 H4919/77 21.12.77 REPD TO HAVE SUNK IN JACK SOUND IN 1837. (E GILES, LTR DTD 11.12.77). POSN 514400N, 051530W FOR FILING ONLY. 31.3.01 31.3.01 AT CERTAIN STATES OF TIDE TWO IRON SHAFTS MAY PROTRUDE ABOVE THE BEACH ON ALBION SANDS. (SIBI). POSN OF BEACH NOT GIVEN. NCA. HH100/351/22 9.6.06 HH100/351/22 9.6.06 2 IRON SHAFTS SIGHTED PROTRUDING FROM WATER, AT LW, IN 5143.346N, 0513.849W [EUT], WITH OTHER DEBRIS NEARBY. (NIGEL SMITH, UKHO) INS AS ST PA IN AMENDED POSN. BR STD. 6.12.11 6.12.11 SIGHTED NEAR TO LISTED POSN. NO FURTHER INVESTIGATION POSSIBLE. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1328). NOT IN NAVIGABLE AREA. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 14, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1831 BY GENERAL STEAM PROPULSION CO, HOTWELLS, BRISTOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRISTOL GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. ONE BOILER, 2 CYLINDER INVERTED LEVER ENGINE, PADDLES. STRUCK A ROCK OFF SKOMER ISLAND AND WAS RUN ASHORE NEAR MARLOES. 29 CREW, 21 PASSENGERS, 5 HORSES AND 180 OUT OF 400 PIGS CARRIED WERE SAVED. BROKEN UP FOR SCRAP ON BEACH. (SIBI). CARGO ALSO INCLUDED IRISH WHISKY, LINEN, WHEAT AND GUINNESS. PHOTO OF PARTS OF PADDLE WHEEL SHAFT SHOWING. (SHIPWRECKS AROUND WALES).

General Comments

IRON SHAFTS (?PADDLE SHAFTS) VISIBLE AT LW

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FAQ

Where is the ALBION wreck located?

The ALBION wreck is located at coordinates 51 43.346 N,5 13.849 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBION?

The seabed around the ALBION lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the ALBION sink?

The ALBION sank on Apr 19, 1837.

When was the wreck of the ALBION discovered?

The wreck of the ALBION was discovered in 1837.

What country did the ALBION belong to?

The ALBION belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ALBION carrying?

The ALBION was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds,coal.

What was the tonnage of the ALBION?

The ALBION had a tonnage of 270 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALBION?

The ALBION is classified as a steam ship.

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