Flora Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Flora Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.532 N,4 40.816 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.758867
  • Longitude: -4.680267
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLORA
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Length 32.5 m
Width 7.5 m
Draught 3.8
Tonnage 209
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 28, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2011

Surveying Details

1.6.18 1.6.18 SANK 2M OFF TINTAGEL. (LLOYDS AGENT, PADSTOW, DOCKET M26770). 3.6.18 3.6.18 SANK OFF CARNBEAK POINT. (AP REPORT PENZANCE, DOCKET M010670). H2537/28 H2537/28 SANK IN APPROX 504530N, 044045W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 10.8.11 10.8.11 LOCATED 2.5.10 IN 5045.466N, 0440.806W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 29.56 IN GEN DEPTH 31.06MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 42.3MTRS, WIDTH 11.5MTRS, HT 1.5MTRS. LIES 110/290 DEGS. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1157). CONSIDERED TO BE SEABED FEATURE. AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1905 BY LA TRANCMER, LA RICHARDAIS. PASSAGE LES SABLES D'OLONNE FOR SWANSEA. CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE AND SUNK. (WW1SL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the FLORA wreck located?

The FLORA wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.532 N,4 40.816 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLORA?

The seabed around the FLORA lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the FLORA sink?

The FLORA sank on May 28, 1918.

When was the wreck of the FLORA discovered?

The wreck of the FLORA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the FLORA belong to?

The FLORA belonged to FR.

What cargo was the FLORA carrying?

The FLORA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FLORA?

The FLORA had a tonnage of 209 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLORA?

The FLORA is classified as a sailing vessel.

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