Albion (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Albion (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.799 N,3 45.648 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.529983
  • Longitude: -3.760800
Wreck Depth 35.87 m
Water Depth 39 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALBION (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 20
Sonar Width 7
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 329
Tonnage 30
Tonnage Type net
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1887
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions , ,001.2,
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H5043/70 19.1.71 H5043/70 19.1.71 FASTENER REPORTED. (NETH HO). NCA. H2993/88 13.6.88 H2993/88 13.6.88 WK EXAM'D 28.11.87 IN 533146N, 034535W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 35.6 IN GEN DEPTH 39MTRS. NO SCOUR. EXAM'D ALSO BY HMS BULLDOG'S HYDROSEARCH. VERT HT 3.3MTRS, SHADOW HT 2.8MTRS. SMALL AND VERY BROKEN UP. LENGTH 19.7MTRS. LYING 145/325 DEGS. (HMS HECATE, HI 357). INS AS WK 35MTRS. BR STD. 24.4.02 24.4.02 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. THE REMAINS OF A SMALL, WOODEN SS. LENGTH ABOUT 90FT. HULL COLLAPSED, SINGLE BOILER STANDS SOME 7FT HIGH. SINGLE IRON PROP WITH TOP BLADE BROKEN OFF. NO SCOUR. MOUND OF IRON ?BALLAST FWD OF BOILER. TWO MOUNDS AFT OF BOILER, ONE OF WHICH CONTAINED HESSIAN SACKING. TWO NETS ATTACHED TO WK, THAT AT THE STERN IS CURTAIN-LIKE AND IS A SERIOUS DANGER TO DIVERS. LIKELY TO BE 'ALBION'. (MR JONES, JULIA DIVE CHARTERS, TELCON). NCA. 10.9.13 10.9.13 EXAM'D 29.5.13 IN 5331.795N, 0345.645W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 35.17 IN GEN DEPTH 39.8MTRS. SCOUR 1.2MTRS DEEP. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 3MTRS. LIES 124/304 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1376). COLLAPSED. SCOUR EXTENDS E. RETAIN WK 35MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2022000310935 20.12.22 EXAM'D 29.5.13 IN 5331.799N, 0345.648W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 35.87 IN GEN DEPTH 39.82MTRS. SCOUR 1.18MTRS DEEP EXTENDS E. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS, HT 3MTRS. LIES 329/149 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. COLLAPSED. NFS. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1376). AMEND WRECK 35.87MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 20, 2022

Circumstances of loss

WOODEN HULL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J LINDSAY, NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR BRIDGEWATER. CARGO BAGGED FLOUR. FOUNDERED AND LOST IN SSW FORCE 7 WINDS.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, COLLAPSED, BOILER HIGHEST POINT, NETTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 31.799 N,3 45.648 W
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FAQ

Where is the ALBION (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ALBION (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.799 N,3 45.648 W.

How deep is the ALBION (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ALBION (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 35.87 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.799 N,3 45.648 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALBION (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ALBION (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 39 meters deep.

When did the ALBION (PROBABLY) sink?

The ALBION (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 12, 1887.

When was the wreck of the ALBION (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ALBION (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1971.

What country did the ALBION (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ALBION (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ALBION (PROBABLY) carrying?

The ALBION (PROBABLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ALBION (PROBABLY)?

The ALBION (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 30 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALBION (PROBABLY)?

The ALBION (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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