Algarve Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Algarve Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 22.762 N,2 48.534 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.379367
  • Longitude: -2.808900
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ALGARVE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 69.8 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 73
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 8.8
Orientation 51
Tonnage 1274
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 20, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details POSN 15M WSW FROM PORTLAND BILL. (LL WW1). H4622/55 H4622/55 22.,7.55 EXAM'D IN 502247N, 024825W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22FMS IN GEN DEPTH 28FMS. SEABED SAND, GRAVEL AND SHELL. LIES 035/215DEGS. GOOD A/S RESPONSE. (SCES/HMS SCOTT, 1954). CHART AS WK 22FMS. LC 2454 & LC 3315. H3950/70 24.5.71 H3950/70 24.5.71 AMEND TO WK 40MTRS. NC 3315. H5982/82 25.1.83 H5982/82 25.1.83 WK SHOWN IN 502256N, 024816W ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)1, 1982. NCA. HH100/351/12 18.10.96 HH100/351/12 18.10.96 WK IS THAT OF 'ALGARVE'. IDENTIFIED BY THE ENGINE MAKER'S PLATE AND THE BUILDER'S PLATE. (A DUNSTER). NCA. HH100/351/13 15.1.98 HH100/351/13 15.1.98 WK IS UPRIGHT. LARGE TORPEDO HOLE IN THE PORT SIDE OF THE STERN HOLD. (A DUNSTER). NCA. HH090/961/01 5.12.03 HH090/961/01 5.12.03 EXAM'D 15.7.03 IN 5022.762N, 0248.534W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.3 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 73MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.8MTRS. LIES 051/231 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 44MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 5, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY LOBNITZ & CO, RENFREW. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY DET FORENEDE DAMPSKIBS SELSKAB. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 203NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROUEN FOR SWANSEA. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB-38. 21 MEN LOST. (LL WW1, DODS, SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the ALGARVE wreck located?

The ALGARVE wreck is located at coordinates 50 22.762 N,2 48.534 W.

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

The ALGARVE lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 50 22.762 N,2 48.534 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ALGARVE?

The seabed around the ALGARVE lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the ALGARVE sink?

The ALGARVE sank on Oct 20, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ALGARVE discovered?

The wreck of the ALGARVE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ALGARVE belong to?

The ALGARVE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ALGARVE carrying?

The ALGARVE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ALGARVE?

The ALGARVE had a tonnage of 1274 tons.

What type of wreck is the ALGARVE?

The ALGARVE is classified as a steam ship.

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