Faulconnler Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Faulconnler Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 34.63 N,8 42.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.577167
  • Longitude: -8.700667
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FAULCONNLER
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Length 85.4 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.9
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 2.5
Orientation 90
Tonnage 2585
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid,grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1904
Original Detection Year 1904
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 29, 2014

Surveying Details

HH100/351/04/11 18.4.91 LOCATED IN 513436N, 084200W [OSI]. LIES APPROX E/W, WITH BOW E, IN GEN DEPTHS 5 TO 12MTRS. VERY BROKEN UP COVERING AREA 100 X 15MTRS, APPROX. MAIN SPARS AND METAL PLATES VISIBLE, PARTIALLY COVERED WITH KELP. PART OF STEERING GEAR RISES VERTICALLY NEAR W END TO HEIGHT OF APPROX 2.5MTRS. NO NAVIGATIONAL DANGER. (I TUNSTEAD, 3.3.91). INS AS NDW. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1902 BY ATEL & CHANT, LOIRE, FRANCE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOC DES VOILIERS, DUNKIRK. PASSAGE SAN FRANCISCO FOR QUEENSTOWN (COBH). DRIVEN ASHORE DURING HEAVY SEAS AND BROKEN UP.

General Comments

DINENSIONS & HT BY DIVER, AREA OF DEBRIS

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FAQ

Where is the FAULCONNLER wreck located?

The FAULCONNLER wreck is located at coordinates 51 34.63 N,8 42.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FAULCONNLER?

The seabed around the FAULCONNLER lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the FAULCONNLER sink?

The FAULCONNLER sank on Jan 1, 1904.

When was the wreck of the FAULCONNLER discovered?

The wreck of the FAULCONNLER was discovered in 1904.

What country did the FAULCONNLER belong to?

The FAULCONNLER belonged to FR.

What cargo was the FAULCONNLER carrying?

The FAULCONNLER was carrying foodstuffs: solid,grain.

What was the tonnage of the FAULCONNLER?

The FAULCONNLER had a tonnage of 2585 tons.

What type of wreck is the FAULCONNLER?

The FAULCONNLER is classified as a sailing vessel.

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