Konig Albert Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Konig albert Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 53.843 N,3 10.968 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.897383
  • Longitude: -3.182800
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KONIG ALBERT
Type dreadnought battleship
Flag DE
Length 171.9 m
Width 29 m
Draught 8.2
Tonnage 24380
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1919
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H8464/19 DWP (1919), LEAST DEPTH 10FMS, SHOWN IN 585354N, 031135W ON SURVEY [C7953]. INS AS DWP 10FMS (1919). BR STD. H6229/23 13.7.23 INS ON NE 3729. NM TO BRING SCALES INTO LINE - NM BLOCK 1523/23. H6073/34 13.9.34 BUOY LAID OVER WK. (KHM INVERGORDON). H6924/34 16.10.34 BUOYS & FLOATS HAVE BEEN LAID. (KHM INVERGORDON). - TNM ISSUED. H6924/34 3.11.34 PURCHASE PRICE ACCEPTED. (CP 23616/34 ACCPT). H6924/34 9.4.35 SIX AIR-LOCKS HAVE BEEN FIXED & SALVAGE CO HOPE TO RAISE IN JUNE. (CP7152/35). - TNMS ISSUED. H3348/35 12.7.35 SALVAGE PROCEEDING. (CP 15918/35). H3348/35 20.8.35 VESSEL RAISED. H3348/35 9.9.35 RECOMMEND POSN TO BE CHARTED AS FOUL ANCHORAGE. (KHM INVERGORDON, 3.9.35). AMENDED TO FA (1935). - NM 1566/35. 2.7.80 NOW CHARTED AS LEGEND 'FOUL GROUND'. NC 35. 29.1.05 LEGEND: 'FOUL GROUND' SHOWN BETWEEN ON 5953.804N, 0310.231W [WGD] ON BA 35 [EDN 5 DTD 27.3.03]. 7.10.10 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FATHOMS LTD, POST SDC BATHY REPROCESSING). AMEND DEAD. NCA. RSDRA2025000126343 10.6.25 LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2023. CENTRED ON 5853.854N, 0311.169W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.21MTRS, IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. LENGTH 154MTRS, WIDTH 52MTRS, HT 12.88MTRS. NFS. (ORKNEY ISLAND COUNCIL, M/B SURVEY, DTD 2023). AMEND DW 19MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jun 10, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SCUTTLED.

General Comments

SEE CHART FOR LIMITS OF LEGEND

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FAQ

Where is the KONIG ALBERT wreck located?

The KONIG ALBERT wreck is located at coordinates 58 53.843 N,3 10.968 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KONIG ALBERT?

The seabed around the KONIG ALBERT lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the KONIG ALBERT sink?

The KONIG ALBERT sank on Jun 21, 1919.

When was the wreck of the KONIG ALBERT discovered?

The wreck of the KONIG ALBERT was discovered in 1919.

What country did the KONIG ALBERT belong to?

The KONIG ALBERT belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the KONIG ALBERT?

The KONIG ALBERT had a tonnage of 24380 tons.

What type of wreck is the KONIG ALBERT?

The KONIG ALBERT is classified as a dreadnought battleship.

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