Flamingo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Flamingo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 26.478 N,3 0.833 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.441300
  • Longitude: -3.013883
Wreck Depth 8.1 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLAMINGO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 71.3 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 2.7
Orientation 15
Tonnage 1102
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 10, 1886
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1886
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Apr 25, 2006

Surveying Details

30.4.1886 PREPARATIONS WERE MADE TO FLOAT THIS VESSEL BY STEAM PUMPS BY THE UNDERWRITERS SALVAGE READINESS. DISPERSED BY BLASTING BY MDHB. COMMENCED 30.4.1886, COMPLETED 20.8.1886. DEPTH 26FT BELOW LBD. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). SHOWN AS WK 4FMS 2FT ON 3490. H5282/71 24.2.75 H5282/71 24.2.75 NOW 7.4MTRS [LAT]. (MD & HB 1974). BR STD. HH091/124/01 25.4.06 HH091/124/01 25.4.06 EXAM'D 9.12.05 IN 5326.4782N, 0300.8331W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.16 IN GEN DEPTH 18.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS, HT 2.69MTRS. LIES 015/095 DEGS. NO DEBRIS. LARGE WK, OUTLINE BROKEN UP AND MASKS ANY DETAIL. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1124). AMEND WK 8.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

IRON HULL. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SUNK ABOUT 120YDS NW FROM N HORN OF CANADA BASIN AFTER COLLISION.

General Comments

LARGE WK, NO DETAIL OBSERVED

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FAQ

Where is the FLAMINGO wreck located?

The FLAMINGO wreck is located at coordinates 53 26.478 N,3 0.833 W.

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

The FLAMINGO lies at a depth of about 8.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 26.478 N,3 0.833 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLAMINGO?

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

When did the FLAMINGO sink?

The FLAMINGO sank on Feb 10, 1886.

When was the wreck of the FLAMINGO discovered?

The wreck of the FLAMINGO was discovered in 1886.

What country did the FLAMINGO belong to?

The FLAMINGO belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FLAMINGO?

The FLAMINGO had a tonnage of 1102 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLAMINGO?

The FLAMINGO is classified as a steam ship.

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