Fleur De Lys Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Fleur de lys Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 37.595 N,1 56.143 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.626583
  • Longitude: -1.935717
Wreck Depth 8.6 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLEUR DE LYS
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 17 m
Width 6.1 m
Draught 2.8
Sonar Length 13.3
Sonar Width 11.3
Shadow Height 2.7
Orientation 135
Tonnage 45
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 2000
Bottom Texture Silt
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 2010

Surveying Details

HH226/420/04 18.4.00 SANK IN 5017.62N, 0207.90W [OGB], POSN BY GPS. (MRSC PORTLAND, TLX DTD 16.4.00). INS AS WK USC 35MTRS. - NM 1957/00. HH232/540/07 13.12.00 WK NOW LYING IN 5037.44N, 0156.07W [OGB]. POSN BY GPS. WHEN EXAMINED IN THE ORIGINAL POSN WAS FOUND TO HAVE BEEN DAMAGED BY FISHING VESSELS. DAMAGE INCLUDED REMOVAL OF THE WHEELHOUSE, MASTS, ACCOMMODATION, GUNWHALES AND DAMAGE TO STBD FWD PLANKING AND FRAMES. IN THE CURRENT POSN VESSEL HAS SUFFERED FURTHER DAMAGE DUE TO WEATHER. THE WK HAS SETTLED INTO THE SILT AND SAND BY 1.5MTRS. WOODEN HULL AND DECK ARE HOLED AND SILTING UP HAS BEGUN. FUEL HAS BEEN REMOVED. MOULDED DEPTH IS 3.5MTRS AND GEN DEPTH AT LW IS 12MTRS. (P R SERVICES, LTR DTD 5.12.00 & FAX DTD 6.12.00). AMEND TO WK 9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 456/01. HH091/154/01 - SEP 2009/000108988 23.7.09 LOCATED 11.2.09 IN 5037.595N, 0156.143W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.64 IN GEN DEPTH 11.3MTRS. MINOR SCOUR EXTENDS 14MTRS TOWARDS 320 DEGS. LENGTH 13.3MTRS, WIDTH 11.3MTRS, HT 2.7MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). AMEND WK 8.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK, CAUSE UNKNOWN. CREW OF FOUR RECOVERED. VESSEL BUILT IN 1969.

General Comments

ONLY WOODEN HULL REMAINS

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FAQ

Where is the FLEUR DE LYS wreck located?

The FLEUR DE LYS wreck is located at coordinates 50 37.595 N,1 56.143 W.

How deep is the FLEUR DE LYS and where exactly is it located?

The FLEUR DE LYS lies at a depth of about 8.6 meters and is located at coordinates 50 37.595 N,1 56.143 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLEUR DE LYS?

The seabed around the FLEUR DE LYS lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the FLEUR DE LYS sink?

The FLEUR DE LYS sank on Apr 16, 2000.

When was the wreck of the FLEUR DE LYS discovered?

The wreck of the FLEUR DE LYS was discovered in 2000.

What country did the FLEUR DE LYS belong to?

The FLEUR DE LYS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FLEUR DE LYS?

The FLEUR DE LYS had a tonnage of 45 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLEUR DE LYS?

The FLEUR DE LYS is classified as a fishing vessel.

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