Florence Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Florence Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
47 26.602 N,2 56.817 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 47.443367
- Longitude: -2.946950
|
| Wreck Depth |
17 m
|
| Water Depth |
18 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
FLORENCE |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
FR |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Apr 17, 1918
|
| Original Detection Year |
1953 |
| Last Detection Year |
1991 |
| Original Source |
national coast guard or patrol |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 6, 1991 |
Surveying Details
H5115/18 1.9.18 SUNK IN 472537N, 025611W MARKED BY BUOY. (BMCR BREST). H2877/18 22.9.18 WK, 2 MASTS SHOWING, IN 472538N, 025618W MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY. (BREST). - FNM 361/18. 5.7.19 POSN GIVEN AS 472530N, 025630W. (FRENCH NM 1201/19). NCA. H6948/20 29.9.20 LT BUOY REPLACED BY UNLIT G CONL BUOY. (PARIS NM 1755/20). - NM 1685/20. H2966/22 15.6.22 POSN NOW 472530N, 025630W. (PARIS NM 1576A & NM 1675A/21). - NM 1465/22. H2590/23 10.4.23 NOW STATED TO BE STRANDED WK. (PARIS NM 13 603 23). BR STD. H3477/24 19.5.24 NOW CHARTED AS DW IN 472534N, 025617W, BUOY MOVED ACCORDINGLY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H8812/30 2.1.31 NOW NDW IN 472537N, 025620W WITH BUOY CLOSE S. (PARIS NM 2755/30). - NM 99/31. H1250/31 2.3.31 NOW STATED TO BE DW. (PARIS NM 307/31). - NM 426/31. H3745/32 27.5.32 WK AND BUOY TO BE EXPUNGED. (PARIS NM 999/32). - NM 900/32. H5977/53 3.10.53 WK, LEAST DEPTH 17MTRS [9FMS 2FT], IN 472637.5N, 025650.5W. (PARIS NM 53 33 18). BR STD. 18.11.85 POSN NOW 472639.7N, 025644.2W. REFERRED TO AS 'FLORENCE'. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 2353. 13.9.88 WK, LEAST DEPTH 17MTRS, IN 472639.6N, 025644.2W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. BELIEVED TO BE DEBRIS OF FRENCH SS 'FLORENCE'. GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, NO.14572002). HH353/351/02 6.11.91 TO BE EXPUNGED. (BREST NM 91 43 17). AMENDED TO DEAD. POSSIBLY SAME WK AS [26465].
Circumstances of loss
SUNK AFTER AN EXPLOSION. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, 1987)
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
47 26.602 N,2 56.817 W
Florence on Wreck Map
Florence Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the FLORENCE wreck located?
The FLORENCE wreck is located at coordinates 47 26.602 N,2 56.817 W.
How deep is the FLORENCE and where exactly is it located?
The FLORENCE lies at a depth of about 17 meters and is located at coordinates 47 26.602 N,2 56.817 W.
How deep is the seabed around the FLORENCE?
The seabed around the FLORENCE lies at approximately 18 meters deep.
When did the FLORENCE sink?
The FLORENCE sank on Apr 17, 1918.
When was the wreck of the FLORENCE discovered?
The wreck of the FLORENCE was discovered in 1953.
What country did the FLORENCE belong to?
The FLORENCE belonged to FR.
What type of wreck is the FLORENCE?
The FLORENCE is classified as a steam ship.