Florence Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Florence Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 8.317 N,7 29.533 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.138617
  • Longitude: -7.492217
Wreck Depth 10.6 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLORENCE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 37.1 m
Width 6.5 m
Draught 2.6
Tonnage 220
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions ,,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 1965
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Apr 2, 2005

Surveying Details

H130/24 4.1.24 H130/24 4.1.24 SANK 317DEGS, 5C FROM BUNCRANA LT. (IRISH LTS). INS AS DW PA (1923) WITH G CAN BUOY. H130/24 H130/24 AMEND POSN TO 550816N, 070930W. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). - NM ACTION. H3015/24 2.5.24 H3015/24 2.5.24 AMEND TO WK 6FMS. DELETE BUOY. (IRISH LTS 30/4). H1450/66 24.5.66 H1450/66 24.5.66 EXAM'D IN 550819N, 072929W [OSI] USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 35FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 36FT IN GEN DEPTH 42FT. DEPTH OF SCOUR 47FT. SEABED OF MUD. (HMS DALRYMPLE, 28.7.65). AMEND TO SW 5FMS 5FT. BR STD. 16.5.73 16.5.73 AMEND TO SW 10.6MTRS. NC 2697. 23.4.05 23.4.05 EUT POSN: 5508.317N, 0729.533W. NE 2697.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1881 BY CRAGGS, R & SONS, MIDDLESBOROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY E.T. ELIAS, LIVERPOOL. TOUCHED ROCKS WHEN LEAVING BERTH AT PORT-NA-LONG. SUBSEQUENTLY SPRANG LEAK & WAS TOWED INTO LOUGH SWILLY WHERE SHE SANK OFF BUNCRANA PIER. (SII).

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FAQ

Where is the FLORENCE wreck located?

The FLORENCE wreck is located at coordinates 55 8.317 N,7 29.533 W.

How deep is the FLORENCE and where exactly is it located?

The FLORENCE lies at a depth of about 10.6 meters and is located at coordinates 55 8.317 N,7 29.533 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLORENCE?

The seabed around the FLORENCE lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FLORENCE discovered?

The wreck of the FLORENCE was discovered in 1924.

What country did the FLORENCE belong to?

The FLORENCE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FLORENCE carrying?

The FLORENCE was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the FLORENCE?

The FLORENCE had a tonnage of 220 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLORENCE?

The FLORENCE is classified as a steam ship.

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