Falk Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Falk Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 42.97 N,4 28.971 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.716167
  • Longitude: -4.482850
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 85 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FALK
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 70.1 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1379
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 8, 1916
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2019

Surveying Details

H1691/19 11.7.19 NDW IN 474300N, 042900W. (PARIS NM). BR STD. H444/445/31 29.1.31 SHOWN AS NDW PD. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H4737/63 19.12.63 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 6377. DELETE. BR STD. 17.5.79 SHOWN AS NDW PD IN 474300N, 042900W ON FRENCH CHARTS. NE 2351. 23.5.84 NDW PD IN 474302N, 042853W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 2351. 20.1.87 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FRENCH 6989 [1986 EDN]. NC 2643. 24.5.88 SHOWN AS NDW PD ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. NCA. 25.5.88 WK, CLEARANCE UNKNOWN BUT OVER 20MTRS, IN 474302N, 042852.2W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. GEN DEPTH 90MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14574044). HH353/351/01 16.2.89 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 55MTRS ON FRENCH 7146 [1988 EDN]. INS AS WK USC PA 55MTRS. BR STD. 13.8.01 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 55MTRS IN 4743.033N, 0428.883W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7146 [1993 EDN]. SHOWN ON BA 2820 [2000 EDN]. 29.10.09 SHOWN IN 4742.970N, 0428.971W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7146 [3RD EDN 2009, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2820.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1904 BY FEVIGS JERNSKIBSBYG. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY BRODRENE BIORNSTAD. PASSAGE SWANSEA FOR ST NAZAIRE. SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE OFF USHANT. (DODS & LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the FALK wreck located?

The FALK wreck is located at coordinates 47 42.97 N,4 28.971 W.

How deep is the FALK and where exactly is it located?

The FALK lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 47 42.97 N,4 28.971 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FALK?

The seabed around the FALK lies at approximately 85 meters deep.

When did the FALK sink?

The FALK sank on Dec 8, 1916.

When was the wreck of the FALK discovered?

The wreck of the FALK was discovered in 1919.

What country did the FALK belong to?

The FALK belonged to NO.

What cargo was the FALK carrying?

The FALK was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the FALK?

The FALK had a tonnage of 1379 tons.

What type of wreck is the FALK?

The FALK is classified as a steam ship.

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