Flevo 4 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Flevo 4 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 37.287 N,0 15.405 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.621450
  • Longitude: 0.256750
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLEVO 4
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 27.4 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 27.4
Tonnage 127
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 14, 1921
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1921
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Feb 10, 2016

Surveying Details

H7702/21 19.12.21 SANK IN 503715N, 001530E OR 9M WSW OF ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV. (CG EASTBOURNE, 14.12.21). CHART AS WK PA [OLD SYMBOL] (1921). BR STD. H7702/21 20.12.21 SUBMERGED OBJECT REPD 7M S OF BEACHY HEAD. (HYDRO TELEGRAM, 15.12.21). H1656/24 5.3.24 AMENDED TO NDWPA. BR STD. H4959/73 4.4.75 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND E/S. NO CLOSE SEARCH. GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). NCA. H4121/76 9.8.76 NOT SEARCHED FOR MAY/JUNE 1976. (SOISS, HI 41/76). H4121/76 10.8.76 AMEND ABEY. BR STD. SEP 2015/000083466 10.2.16 NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (HI 1477, GARDLINE GEOSURVEY). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE LONDON FOR ST HELIER, CHANNEL ISLANDS. FOUNDERED ABOUT 9M WSW OF ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV. (COASTGUARD EASTBOURNE).

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FAQ

Where is the FLEVO 4 wreck located?

The FLEVO 4 wreck is located at coordinates 50 37.287 N,0 15.405 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FLEVO 4?

The seabed around the FLEVO 4 lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the FLEVO 4 sink?

The FLEVO 4 sank on Dec 14, 1921.

When was the wreck of the FLEVO 4 discovered?

The wreck of the FLEVO 4 was discovered in 1921.

What country did the FLEVO 4 belong to?

The FLEVO 4 belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FLEVO 4?

The FLEVO 4 had a tonnage of 127 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLEVO 4?

The FLEVO 4 is classified as a sailing vessel.

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