Flavia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Flavia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 18.829 N,8 59.489 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.313817
  • Longitude: -8.991483
Wreck Depth 89 m
Water Depth 101 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLAVIA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 51.8 m
Width 17.3 m
Draught 9.8
Sonar Length 76
Sonar Width 19
Shadow Height 11
Orientation 95
Tonnage 9291
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 24, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Apr 27, 2007

Surveying Details

SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 30M NW BY W FROM TORY ISLAND. (WW1SL) SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 552300N, 090400W. (LL WW1) H7723/68 6.3.69 LOCATED 1.8.68 IN 551853N, 085934W [OGB] USING LAMBDA. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 297FT IN GEN DEPTH 333FT. NO SCOUR. FAIR SONAR CONTACT. SEABED FINE SAND. (HMS HYDRA, ROS DTD 11.10.68). BR STD. 27.4.07 WK LOCATED IN 5518.829N, 0859.489W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 101MTRS. LENGTH 76MTRS, WIDTH 19MTRS, HT 11MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 095/275 DEGS. WELL BROKEN UP. AMEND WK 89MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-CAMPANELLO, EX-CAMPANIA, EX-BRITISH EMPIRE. BUILT IN 1902 BY PALMERS' CO LTD, NEWCATEL-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CUNARD STEAM SHIPPING CO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 453HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PHILADELPHIA FOR PORTISHEAD. TORPEDOED BY U-107.

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FAQ

Where is the FLAVIA wreck located?

The FLAVIA wreck is located at coordinates 55 18.829 N,8 59.489 W.

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

The FLAVIA lies at a depth of about 89 meters and is located at coordinates 55 18.829 N,8 59.489 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLAVIA?

The seabed around the FLAVIA lies at approximately 101 meters deep.

When did the FLAVIA sink?

The FLAVIA sank on Aug 24, 1918.

When was the wreck of the FLAVIA discovered?

The wreck of the FLAVIA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the FLAVIA belong to?

The FLAVIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FLAVIA carrying?

The FLAVIA was carrying general and mixed goods,animals (land & sea) and birds.

What was the tonnage of the FLAVIA?

The FLAVIA had a tonnage of 9291 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLAVIA?

The FLAVIA is classified as a steam ship.

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