Empire Flamingo (For'd Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Empire flamingo (for'd section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 0.394 N,5 38.639 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.006567
  • Longitude: -5.643983
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 61 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE FLAMINGO (FOR'D SECTION)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 61
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 11.9
Orientation 70
Tonnage 5200
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 26, 1948
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1948
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Last Amended Date Apr 7, 2005

Surveying Details

H7388/48 12.4.60 H7388/48 12.4.60 SANK 130DEGS, 5.4M FROM LONGSHIPS. (LANDSEND RADIO, 26.10.48). CHART AS NDW IN 500030N, 053815W. BR STD. 6.6.75 6.6.75 NOW CHARTED AS USC 35MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN). NE 777. H2590/76 22.3.76 H2590/76 22.3.76 NOT FOUND DURING SONAR SEARCH. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). DELETE. BR STD. H4551/76 6.10.76 H4551/76 6.10.76 SONAR CONTACT 060DEGS, 7.3M FROM WOLF ROCK. DECCA POSN 500028N, 053838W. STANDS 48FT HIGH IN GENERAL DEPTH OF 34FMS. (R. BEAZLEY, 17.9.76, SURVEYED IN 1954). NCA YET. H2979/74 24.2.77 H2979/74 24.2.77 FASTENER REPD IN 500031N, 053820W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 3.2.77). NCA. H2979/74 H2979/74 GOOD MAGNETOMETER RESPONSE OBTAINED IN 500032N, 053840W USING DECCA. (E GILES). NCA. 10.5.78 10.5.78 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. NC 2565. H1310/81/25 24.9.81 H1310/81/25 & H1270/81 24.9.81 EMPIRE FLAMINGO, WITH STERN MISSING 10MTRS AFT OF BRIDGE, LOCATED IN 500032N, 053836W USING DECCA. DEPTH TO DECK 50 IN GEN DEPTH 63MTRS. (FALMOUTH DIVERS, 18.9.81). CHART AS WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/82/7 11.3.82 H1310/82/7 11.3.82 DEFINITE WK CONTACT IN 500037N, 053839W USING DECCA. (A M JONES, 12.2.82). NCA. HH091/059/01 7.4.05 HH091/059/01 7.4.05 EXAM'D 24.9.04 IN 5000.394N, 0538.639W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 49.6 IN GEN DEPTH 61.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 61MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HT 11.9MTRS. LIES 070/250 DEGS HEADING TOWARDS 070 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT BOW SECTION ONLY. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 49MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK JUNE 1944 AS A BLOCKSHIP OFF ARROMANCHES - PART OF THE PROTECTIVE SCREEN AROUND THE MULBERRY HBR. FOR'D SECTION SANK 1948 AFTER BEING REFLOATED AND WHILE BEING TOWED BY BRITISH TUG AIRMAN FROM ARROMANCHES TO BRITON FERRY FOR BREAKING.

General Comments

BOW SECTION ONLY, HEADING 070 DEGS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 0.394 N,5 38.639 W
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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE FLAMINGO (FOR'D SECTION) wreck located?

The EMPIRE FLAMINGO (FOR'D SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 50 0.394 N,5 38.639 W.

How deep is the EMPIRE FLAMINGO (FOR'D SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The EMPIRE FLAMINGO (FOR'D SECTION) lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 50 0.394 N,5 38.639 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE FLAMINGO (FOR'D SECTION)?

The seabed around the EMPIRE FLAMINGO (FOR'D SECTION) lies at approximately 61 meters deep.

When did the EMPIRE FLAMINGO (FOR'D SECTION) sink?

The EMPIRE FLAMINGO (FOR'D SECTION) sank on Oct 26, 1948.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE FLAMINGO (FOR'D SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE FLAMINGO (FOR'D SECTION) was discovered in 1948.

What country did the EMPIRE FLAMINGO (FOR'D SECTION) belong to?

The EMPIRE FLAMINGO (FOR'D SECTION) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE FLAMINGO (FOR'D SECTION)?

The EMPIRE FLAMINGO (FOR'D SECTION) had a tonnage of 5200 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE FLAMINGO (FOR'D SECTION)?

The EMPIRE FLAMINGO (FOR'D SECTION) is classified as a steam ship.

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