Hmcs Alberni Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hmcs alberni Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 17.455 N,0 49.505 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.290917
  • Longitude: -0.825083
Wreck Depth 56 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMCS ALBERNI
Type corvette
Flag CA
Length 58.8 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 53
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 10.6
Orientation 67
Tonnage 925
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 21, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03135/44 22.9.44 WK REPORTED LOCATED IN 501700N, 005000W. (C-IN-C THE NORE, 17.9.44). H4121/76 5.11.76 WK EXAM'D 26.6.76 IN 501725N, 004926W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55 IN GEN DEPTH 62-66MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 67MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.3MTRS, LENGTH 220FT. INTACT, LYING 075/255DEGS. (HMS FAWN, HI 52/76). CHART AS WK 53MTRS. - NM BLOCK 239/77. HH090/952/01 4.11.03 EXAM'D 10.6.03 IN 5017.455N, 0049.505W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56.2 IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 53MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. DCS3 HT 10.6MTRS. LIES 067/247 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 246 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 952). PROBABLY ON ITS SIDE. AMEND TO WK 56MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 4, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1940 BY YARROW, ESQUIMALT, CANADA. A FLOWER CLASS CORVETTE. THREE DRUM BOILERS, QUADRUPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 2800 IHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MINED AND SUNK. (DODS & C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, AUG 1944). TORPEDOED BY U 480. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, 1939/45 & WARSHIP LOSSES, WW2).

General Comments

INTACT, PROBABY ON ITS SIDE, ?BOWS WSW

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FAQ

Where is the HMCS ALBERNI wreck located?

The HMCS ALBERNI wreck is located at coordinates 50 17.455 N,0 49.505 W.

How deep is the HMCS ALBERNI and where exactly is it located?

The HMCS ALBERNI lies at a depth of about 56 meters and is located at coordinates 50 17.455 N,0 49.505 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMCS ALBERNI?

The seabed around the HMCS ALBERNI lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the HMCS ALBERNI sink?

The HMCS ALBERNI sank on Aug 21, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HMCS ALBERNI discovered?

The wreck of the HMCS ALBERNI was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMCS ALBERNI belong to?

The HMCS ALBERNI belonged to CA.

What was the tonnage of the HMCS ALBERNI?

The HMCS ALBERNI had a tonnage of 925 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMCS ALBERNI?

The HMCS ALBERNI is classified as a corvette.

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