Flirt (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Flirt (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 54.133 N,1 19.819 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.902217
  • Longitude: 1.330317
Wreck Depth 30.5 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLIRT (POSSIBLY)
Type ketch
Flag GB
Sonar Length 37
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 3.3
Orientation 100
Tonnage 60
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 22, 1897
Original Detection Year 1897
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source other
Surveying Details SANK ABOUT 45M ENE OF SPURN PT. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). 15.8.72 15.8.72 POSN 535200N, 011600E APPROX. H4064/1/85 30.7.86 H4064/1/85 30.7.86 AREA OF WRECKAGE, WITH APPROX LEAST DEPTH 31MTRS, LOCATED IN 535407N, 011956E [OGB]. (HUNTING SURVEYS LTD, TELEX 2.7.86). NCA YET. H4064/1/85 29.9.86 H4064/1/85 29.9.86 WK LOCATED IN 535407N, 011956E [OGB]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 30.9MTRS. (HUNTING SURVEYS LTD, HI 321B, TELEX 7.8.86). INS AS SW 30.5MTRS. - NM 2967/86. H4064/1/85 1.12.86 H4064/1/85 1.12.86 EXAM'D 28.6.86 USING HYPERFIX [4 LOP]. CLEAR AT 30.9, FOUL AT 31.2. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.5 IN GEN DEPTH 35MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.3MTRS, LENGTH 37MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. INTACT WK, LYING 100/280 DEG. (HUNTING SURVEYS, HI 321B). NFA.
Last Amended Date May 1, 2002

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH SWEDISH SS 'TALIS'.

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the FLIRT (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FLIRT (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 54.133 N,1 19.819 E.

How deep is the FLIRT (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FLIRT (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 30.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 54.133 N,1 19.819 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FLIRT (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FLIRT (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the FLIRT (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FLIRT (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 22, 1897.

When was the wreck of the FLIRT (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FLIRT (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1897.

What country did the FLIRT (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FLIRT (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FLIRT (POSSIBLY)?

The FLIRT (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 60 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLIRT (POSSIBLY)?

The FLIRT (POSSIBLY) is classified as a ketch.

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