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Albert

Albert

Victoria, Australia

Depth
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70m

Visibility
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3m - 8m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Advanced


About Albert

During the period 1913 to 1999 a total of 46 obsolete vessels have been systematically and purposely disposed of in the Victorian Ships' Graveyard. These vessels range in size from 50 tons to 3347 tons and include sailing ships, steam ships, dumb hopper barges, steam hopper barges, J-Class submarines, dredges, tugboats, a Paddle Steamer, and an RAN Attack Class Patrol Boat. Originally thought to be located in a single area, the Graveyard actually covers a 20-kilometre stretch of the Victorian coastline between Torquay and Port Phillip Heads with vessels dumped between 10 and 20 kilometers offshore. The Albert was a ketch of about 42 tons. Built in 1884. Lbd 73.6 x 20.1 x 4.8 ft. She sprang a leak in rough seas shortly after leaving Lorne, Victoria for Melbourne. The pilot schooner Rip took her in tow but she founded about three nautical miles outside Port Phillip heads on the 13 August 1890. She lies near cape Shank in approximately 70 meters Location: Graveyard Depth: 68m to 70m Subject to shipping: No

Albert Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck, Deep

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

70m

Visibility Range

3m 8m

Experience Level

Advanced

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