Albatross (1920 schooner)
Albatross, originally named Albatros, later Alk, was a sailing ship that became famous when she sank in 1961 with a group of American teenagers on board. The events were the basis for 1996 film White Squall.
| History | |
|---|---|
| Refit | In 1954 as a Brigantine |
| Fate | Sunk in a white squall, 125 mi (201 km) west of the Dry Tortugas in 1961 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tonnage | 93 GRT |
| Length | 82.8 ft (25.2 m) |
| Beam | 20.8 ft (6.3 m) |
| Draft | 9.8 ft (3.0 m) |
| Propulsion | 1 screw |
| Complement | 19 |
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