Falcon (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Falcon (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 7.901 N,1 21.014 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.131683
  • Longitude: 1.350233
Wreck Depth -4.6 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FALCON (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Tonnage 675
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 27, 1926
Original Detection Year 1934
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 9, 2006

Surveying Details

H998/37 17.12.37 H998/37 17.12.37 ST DRIES 7FT IN 510754N, 012106E. (HMS KELLET, 1934 & 1936, SURVEY [E4897]). NE 1828. H4453/72 20.4.79 H4453/72 20.4.79 EXAM'D 19.4.78 IN 510752N, 012107E USING HIFIX/6 & TRISPONDER. DRIES 4.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 0.2MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 53/77). CHART AS ST D4.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H1310/88/13 11.2.88 H1310/88/13 11.2.88 STATED TO BE REMAINS OF THE 'FALCON'. ONLY BOTTOM PLATES REMAINED IN 1963. (J G COLLINS). HH090/606/01 31.1.94 HH090/606/01 31.1.94 EXAM'D VISUALLY 17.10.93 IN VICINITY OF CHARTED POSN BUT WAS TOO FAR TO ESTIMATE THE DRYING HEIGHT. ALMOST ENTIRELY BROKEN UP AND DIFFICULT TO SEE FROM SEAWARD. RECOMMEND RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 606). NCA. 9.2.06 9.2.06 EUT POSN: 5107.901N, 0121.014E. BA 1698 [INT 1736] [11TH EDN, MAR' 05].

Circumstances of loss

26.10.26 CAUGHT FIRE 26.10.26 WHEN OUTWARD BOUND FROM BELGIUM. WAS TAKEN IN TOW BUT LINE BURNT THROUGH. DRIFTED ASHORE AT LANGDON STEPS NEXT DAY. WAS BROKEN UP IN SITU. (J G COLLINS VIA J G BRYANT [H1310/88/13]).

General Comments

ALMOST ENTIRELY BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the FALCON (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The FALCON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 7.901 N,1 21.014 E.

How deep is the FALCON (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FALCON (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about -4.6 meters and is located at coordinates 51 7.901 N,1 21.014 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FALCON (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the FALCON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the FALCON (PROBABLY) sink?

The FALCON (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 27, 1926.

When was the wreck of the FALCON (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FALCON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1934.

What cargo was the FALCON (PROBABLY) carrying?

The FALCON (PROBABLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the FALCON (PROBABLY)?

The FALCON (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 675 tons.

What type of wreck is the FALCON (PROBABLY)?

The FALCON (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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