Flor De La Mar Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Flor de la mar Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 20 N,97 30 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.333333
  • Longitude: 97.500000
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLOR DE LA MAR
Type sailing vessel
Flag PT
Cargo general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1511
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1991
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH520/350/01 29.4.91 HH520/350/01 29.4.91 WK REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN LOCATED BURIED IN HARDENED SAND SOME 59FT DEEP 5M N OF JAMBOAYE CAPE [TANJUNG JAMBUAIR] BETWEEN MEDAN AND BANDA ACEH. (LL, 2.4.91). POSN 052000N, 973000E FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 2005

Circumstances of loss

2.4.91 TOGETHER WITH THREE OTHER VESSELS, SANK FOLLOWING THE PLUNDERING OF THE PALACE OF THE SULTANATE OF MALACCA, WHILE UNDER THE COMMAND OF ALFONSE D'ALBUQUERQUE. CARGO STATED TO BE WORTH MORE THAN A BILLION POUNDS AND TO INCLUDE BEDS, THRONES, STATUES OF ELEPHANTS AND TIGERS IN SOLID GOLD. (LL, 2.4.91).

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FAQ

Where is the FLOR DE LA MAR wreck located?

The FLOR DE LA MAR wreck is located at coordinates 5 20 N,97 30 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FLOR DE LA MAR?

The seabed around the FLOR DE LA MAR lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the FLOR DE LA MAR sink?

The FLOR DE LA MAR sank on Jan 1, 1511.

When was the wreck of the FLOR DE LA MAR discovered?

The wreck of the FLOR DE LA MAR was discovered in 1991.

What country did the FLOR DE LA MAR belong to?

The FLOR DE LA MAR belonged to PT.

What cargo was the FLOR DE LA MAR carrying?

The FLOR DE LA MAR was carrying general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What type of wreck is the FLOR DE LA MAR?

The FLOR DE LA MAR is classified as a sailing vessel.

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