Florazan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Florazan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 55 N,5 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.916667
  • Longitude: -5.500000
Water Depth 103 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLORAZAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 4658
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 11, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details 15.5.75 15.5.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS ABOUT TWO MILES FROM A POSN 53M N BY E HALF E [016 DEGS] FROM THE LONGSHIPS. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL 13). NCA. POSN 493730N, 063530W FOR FILING ONLY. 14.7.75 14.7.75 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 53M NE HALF E [050 DEGS] FROM LONGSHIPS. (WW1 BMSL & WW1 BMS U BOAT SINKINGS). NCA GIVES POSN 503748N, 044100W, WHICH PLOTS ON LAND. 17.5.07 17.5.07 DATA RE-ASSESSED. SINKING POSN AS 53M N OF LONGSHIPS, OR 50M SW HALF S FROM ST ANNE'S HD. (LLWW1). NCA, POSN FOR FILING AMENDED TO 5055.00N, 0530.00W.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE LIVERPOOL SHIPPING CO LTD. PASSAGE LE HAVRE FOR LIVERPOOL. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U20. 1 LIFE LOST. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS & LLWW1).

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FAQ

Where is the FLORAZAN wreck located?

The FLORAZAN wreck is located at coordinates 50 55 N,5 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLORAZAN?

The seabed around the FLORAZAN lies at approximately 103 meters deep.

When did the FLORAZAN sink?

The FLORAZAN sank on Mar 11, 1915.

When was the wreck of the FLORAZAN discovered?

The wreck of the FLORAZAN was discovered in 1975.

What country did the FLORAZAN belong to?

The FLORAZAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FLORAZAN carrying?

The FLORAZAN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FLORAZAN?

The FLORAZAN had a tonnage of 4658 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLORAZAN?

The FLORAZAN is classified as a steam ship.

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