Flashlight (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Flashlight (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 31.886 N,0 47.642 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.531433
  • Longitude: 0.794033
Wreck Depth 15.9 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLASHLIGHT (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 66 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.1
Orientation 40
Tonnage 934
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 7, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01047/41 19.3.41 PFNM 642/41 ISSUED. CANCELLED BY FNM 824/41. H01047/41 10.4.41 DW PA IN 533122N, 004830E. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 816/41. H01047/41 30.9.41 EXAM'D IN 533147N, 004758E. SWEPT CLEAR 34FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 40FT IN GEN DEPTH 11FMS. LIES 170/350 DEGS. (HMS FRANKLIN, 24.6.41). AMEND TO WK 5.5FMS. - NM 2027/41. H01047/41 22.7.47 EXTENSIVE SEARCH DISCLOSED LARGE SCOUR UP TO 36 FT DEEP AND 2MILES LONG BY 2 CABLES WIDE APPROX COVERING AREA OF WRECK, BUT NO TRACE OF WRECK. CONSIDERED WRECK HAS BURIED ITSELF. (HMS FETLAR, 8.7.47). H01047/41 7.9.48 EXAM'D IN 533144N, 004748E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 47FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 60FT IN GEN DEPTH 72FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 25.8.48). AMEND TO WK 7.75FMS. - NM 2023/48. 23.6.75 AMEND TO SW 13.6MTRS. NC 107. 25.3.77 AMEND TO WK 15.9MTRS. NC 1190. H4465/81 21.11.83 EXAM'D 22.7.82 IN 533152N, 004745E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.9 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 2.8MTRS. NOT FULLY INVESTIGATED AS ONLY DISCOVERED DURING INSPECTION OF E/S TRACES OBTAINED DURING INTERLINING OF AREA. LENGTH 35MTRS, LYING 040/220 DEGS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 74). BR STD. 5.10.93 WK SHOWN IN 533136N, 004750E [OGB] ON KINGFISHER ICES 4B-82 [1992 EDN]. SEP 2020/000235095 7.10.20 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). NFS. (UKHO-BDC & TRITON KNOLL OFFSHORE WIND LTD SURVEY 23.7.18-22.10.19). NFA.
Last Amended Date Sep 2, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY S P AUSTIN & SONS, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GAS LIGHT & COKE CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 117HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SEAHAM FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 31.886 N,0 47.642 E
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FAQ

Where is the FLASHLIGHT (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The FLASHLIGHT (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 31.886 N,0 47.642 E.

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

The FLASHLIGHT (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 15.9 meters and is located at coordinates 53 31.886 N,0 47.642 E.

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

The seabed around the FLASHLIGHT (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the FLASHLIGHT (PROBABLY) sink?

The FLASHLIGHT (PROBABLY) sank on Mar 7, 1941.

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

The wreck of the FLASHLIGHT (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1941.

What country did the FLASHLIGHT (PROBABLY) belong to?

The FLASHLIGHT (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FLASHLIGHT (PROBABLY) carrying?

The FLASHLIGHT (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the FLASHLIGHT (PROBABLY)?

The FLASHLIGHT (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 934 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLASHLIGHT (PROBABLY)?

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

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