Flag Theofano Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Flag theofano Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 43.068 N,0 59.555 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.717800
  • Longitude: -0.992583
Wreck Depth 5.2 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLAG THEOFANO
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 99.1 m
Width 14 m
Draught 4.3
Orientation 65
Tonnage 1184
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1990
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1990
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Markers N CARD PILLAR LT BUOY Q; S CARD PILLAR LT BUOY Q(6)+LFL.10S
Surveying Details HH232/352/01 13.2.90 LOCATED IN 504306N, 005927.5W [OGB] USING DECCA. DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. MARKED BY N CARD, Q, LAID IN 504311.5N, 005918W; MODIFIED S CARD, Q(6)+LFL.10S, IN 504258N, 005919W. Y SPH BUOYS ALSO LAID, APPROX 200YDS E & W OF WK. THESE WILL BE REPLACED BY E & W CARD BUOYS WHEN WEATHER PERMITS. (PORTSMOUTH LOCAL NM 23/90). LEAST DEPTH APPARENTLY BETWEEN 3-5MTRS. LIES ON PORT SIDE WITH BOW TO THE SW. (HMSML GLEANER, TELECON). 19.2.90 E CARD BUOY, Q(3)5S, LAID IN 504300.5N, 005911W; W CARD, Q(9)10S, IN 504303.5N, 005946W. PASSAGE PROHIBITED WITHIN BUOYS. (PORTSMOUTH LOCAL NM 28/90). INS BUOYS. - NM 700/90. 20.2.90 WK POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY DIVERS AS THAT OF 'FLAG THEOFANO'. (LL, 20.2.90). HH232/352/01 16.3.90 LIGHT CHARACTERISTICS OF S, W, AND E CARD. BUOYS NOW REPORTED AS VQ. (A/QHM PORTSMOUTH, TELECON 12.3.90). NFA. HH100/352/01 27.7.90 WK TO BE REMOVED. (CP PORTSMOUTH, 25.7.90). HH232/352/01 2.8.90 SALVAGE OPS COMMENCE 2.8.90 AND WILL LAST ABOUT 4 MONTHS. (PORTSMOUTH LOCAL NM 51/90). - NM 2318(T)/90. HH232/352/01 1.10.90 SALVAGE OPS PROVING MORE COMPLEX THAN ANTICIPATED. WK LIES ALMOST UPSIDE DOWN AND CEMENT CARGO HAS HARDENED. STRONG U/W CURRENTS ARE RESTRICTING DIVERS IN THEIR WORK. PLAN IS STILL TO REFLOAT VESSEL. OWNERS HAVE ABANDONED WK AND SO MOD IS FUNDING THE RECOVERY. (LL, 17.9.90). HH232/352/01 13.11.90 SALVAGE OPS SUSPENDED TEMPORARILY FOR WINTER STAND DOWN. MARKER BUOY ATTACHED TO WK. (RMAS SALMAID, 11.11.90). NFA. HH232/352/01 20.11.90 NUMEROUS BUOYS AND WIRES IN CONNECTION WITH SALVAGE OPS REMAIN IN AREA. S CARD BUOY NOW IN 504253N, 005929.5W. OTHER 3 BUOYS UNCHANGED. DIVING, ANCHORING AND PASSAGE PROHIBITED WITHIN BUOYS. (PORTSMOUTH LOCAL NM 64/90). NM 2318(T)/90 CANCELLED. AMEND BUOY. INS REST'D AREA. - NM 3422/90. HH232/352/02 13.3.91 WK LIES 177DEGS, 370FT FROM CHARTED POSN. (DMS(N), HN D/DMS(N)17/6/131B, 6.3.91). PLOTS IN 504302.5N, 005927.5W. AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH232/352/02 18.6.91 WK SITE INVESTIGATION ENTAILING DRILLING 4 BOREHOLES IN SEABED NE OF WK BY BARGE WILCARRY 432, COMMENCED 3.6.91. (QHM, PORTSMOUTH NM 22/91). DETAILS OF WK, BUOYS AND RESTRICTIONS IN FORCE, REPEATED. (QHM, PORTSMOUTH, NM 23/91). STILL GIVES WK POSN AS 504306N, 005927.5W. MOD CONSIDERING DIGGING TRENCH ALONGSIDE WK AND ROLLING VESSEL INTO IT. (LL, 17.6.91). HH232/600/02 12.8.92 EXAM'D 28-30.7.92 IN 504302.03N, 005927.93W [OGB]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 5.2 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. LIES 065/245 DEG WITH KEEL ALMOST UPRIGHT, SUPERSTRUCTURE 80% CRUSHED AND SETTLED IN FIRM SANDY SEABED. (HMSML GLEANER, SIGNAL DTD 31.7.92). AMEND TO WK 5.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2572/92. HH232/600/02 17.11.92 BUOYS REPOSITIONED: [A] N CARD, Q, IN 504306N, 005929W; [B] S CARD, Q(6)+LFL.10S, IN 504257N, 005926W; [C] E CARD, Q(3)5S, IN 504302N, 005921W; AND [D] W CARD, Q(9)10S, IN 504301N, 005933.5W. DIVING, ANCHORING, FISHING AND PASSAGE OF ANY VESSEL PROHIBITED WITHIN BUOYED AREA. DEAN TAIL BUOY PERMANENTLY REMOVED. AREA HENCEFORTH TO BE KNOWN AS THE 'DEAN TAIL WRECK'. (AQHM, PORTSMOUTH, HN 22.10.92). AMEND POSNS OF BUOYS. DELETE 'DEAN TAIL' BUOY. - NM 3291/92. H232/600/04 20.3.95 E & W CARD BUOYS WITHDRAWN, S CARD NOW IN 504300.5N, 005929W, N CARD BUOY UNCHANGED. (AQHM PORTSMOUTH, HN DTD 13.3.95). - NM 1165/95. 3.3.05 [EUT] POSN: 5043.068N, 0059.467W. NE 2037. SEP 2013/000004405 9.1.13 LOCATED IN LISTED POSN. LEAST M/B DEPTH 6.87MTRS. ON EDGE OF AREA SO PROBABLY NFS. (APB SOUTHAMPTON, SOLENT SURVEY DTD 5.2012). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 3, 2013

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR SOUTHAMPTON. SANK DURING GALE TO STRONG GALE FORCE WINDS WITH GUSTS TO FORCE 10, REASON NOT KNOWN BUT POSSIBLY DUE TO THE CARGO SHIFTING. LOSS WAS ONLY DISCOVERED WHEN LIFEBOAT AND BODIES WERE WASHED ASHORE.

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the FLAG THEOFANO wreck located?

The FLAG THEOFANO wreck is located at coordinates 50 43.068 N,0 59.555 W.

How deep is the FLAG THEOFANO and where exactly is it located?

The FLAG THEOFANO lies at a depth of about 5.2 meters and is located at coordinates 50 43.068 N,0 59.555 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLAG THEOFANO?

The seabed around the FLAG THEOFANO lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the FLAG THEOFANO sink?

The FLAG THEOFANO sank on Jan 29, 1990.

When was the wreck of the FLAG THEOFANO discovered?

The wreck of the FLAG THEOFANO was discovered in 1990.

What country did the FLAG THEOFANO belong to?

The FLAG THEOFANO belonged to GR.

What cargo was the FLAG THEOFANO carrying?

The FLAG THEOFANO was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the FLAG THEOFANO?

The FLAG THEOFANO had a tonnage of 1184 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLAG THEOFANO?

The FLAG THEOFANO is classified as a motor vessel.

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