Falcon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Falcon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 42.776 N,5 33.062 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.712933
  • Longitude: -5.551033
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FALCON
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 13.7 m
Tonnage 19
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 17, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H5001/72 18.6.80 H5001/72 GROUNDED IN 514300N, 053300W. (LL 18.6.80). PLOTS IN OVER 25MTRS. POS'N AMENDED TO 514245N, 053300W FOR FILING. NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2003

Circumstances of loss

MADE WATER 3 MILES SE OF THE SMALLS. GROUNDED ON HATS AND BARRELS. LATER DISAPPEARED. PRESUMED TO HAVE SUNK. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the FALCON wreck located?

The FALCON wreck is located at coordinates 51 42.776 N,5 33.062 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FALCON?

The seabed around the FALCON lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the FALCON sink?

The FALCON sank on Jun 17, 1980.

When was the wreck of the FALCON discovered?

The wreck of the FALCON was discovered in 1980.

What country did the FALCON belong to?

The FALCON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FALCON?

The FALCON had a tonnage of 19 tons.

What type of wreck is the FALCON?

The FALCON is classified as a fishing vessel.

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