Florence Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Florence Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 54.997 N,4 39.415 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.916617
  • Longitude: -4.656917
Wreck Depth 45 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLORENCE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 45.7 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 43
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 4.6
Orientation 56
Tonnage 268
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 18, 1889
Original Detection Year 1991
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 3, 1999

Surveying Details

HH3944/88/2 8.4.91 HH3944/88/2 8.4.91 WK EXAM'D 26.1.91 IN 535459N, 043921W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45.8 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.7MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. LIES 025/205 DEG, INTACT AND APPARENTLY ON ITS SIDE OR UPSIDE DOWN. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 466).DCS3 TRACE APPEARS TO INDICATE THAT IT IS UPRIGHT. INS AS WK 45MTRS. NE 1411 & 1826. HH100/351/10 17.10.95 HH100/351/10 17.10.95 AN OLD STEAM SHIP, LYING UPRIGHT. HULL IS MOSTLY INTACT BUT THE SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS ROTTED AWAY EXPOSING THE ENGINE, BOILER ETC. THE HOLDS ARE WELL SILTED AND THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF ANY CARGO. (J SHAW, LTR DTD 5.10.95). HH090/705/01 12.6.96 HH090/705/01 12.6.96 EXAM'D 31.3.96 IN 535459.8N, 043924.9W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45.5 IN GEN DEPTH 50MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.6MTRS. LENGTH 43MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. LIES 056/236 DEGS. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. SMALL CONTACT, POSS ASSOCIATED DEBRIS WITH HT OF 0.6MTR, LIES 056 DEGS 40MTRS FROM WK. (NP 1008, HI 705). NCA. HH100/351/11 10.9.96 HH100/351/11 10.9.96 WK IDENTIFIED AS 'FLORENCE'. BELL RECOVERED WITH INSCRIPTION 'FLORENCE, 1882'. POSN TIES IN WITH THE OFFICIAL POSN OF LOSS: '10 MILES S OF THE CALF OF MAN'. STILL INTACT AND HER HOLDS STILL HAVE COAL IN THEM. (A CORKILL).

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FLORENCE STEAMSHIP CO (MESSERS J & J MACK), LIVERPOOL. BUILT BY T B SCATH & CO, RUTHERGLEN. 70 HP COMPOUND ENGINES BUILT BY W KING & CO, GLASGOW. OVERLOADING OF COAL WOULD NOT ALLOW THE AFTER HATCH TO BE SECURED CORRECTLY. A TARPAULIN WAS USED TO KEEP OUT THE ELEMENTS. LATER THE SEAS INCREASED, THE VESSEL TOOK WATER AFT AND LATER SANK. OF A CREW OF 11, ONLY 1 MAN SURVIVED. (A CORKILL).

General Comments

INTACT AND UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the FLORENCE wreck located?

The FLORENCE wreck is located at coordinates 53 54.997 N,4 39.415 W.

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

The FLORENCE lies at a depth of about 45 meters and is located at coordinates 53 54.997 N,4 39.415 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLORENCE?

The seabed around the FLORENCE lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the FLORENCE sink?

The FLORENCE sank on Sep 18, 1889.

When was the wreck of the FLORENCE discovered?

The wreck of the FLORENCE was discovered in 1991.

What country did the FLORENCE belong to?

The FLORENCE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FLORENCE carrying?

The FLORENCE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the FLORENCE?

The FLORENCE had a tonnage of 268 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLORENCE?

The FLORENCE is classified as a steam ship.

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