Florence (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Florence (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 25.782 N,2 56.238 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.429700
  • Longitude: -2.937300
Wreck Depth 12.5 m
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLORENCE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 17, 1918
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 30, 2019

Surveying Details

H3464/70 25.3.83 WK 16.4MTRS [9FMS] IN 472613N, 025613W OR 016DEGS, 2.7M FROM HOUAT LT. (BREST NM 83 08 16). R/P. 18.11.85 WK, LEAST DEPTH 16.4MTRS, IN 472610N, 025611.8W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 2353. 13.9.88 UNKNOWN WK IN 472609.8N, 025611.8W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 16.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14572100). HH353/351/02 6.11.91 NOW WK, LEAST DEPTH 12.5MTRS, IN 472550.5N, 025609.5W. (BREST NM 91 43 17). - NM 3253/91. POSSIBLY REMAINS OF FRENCH SS 'FLORENCE', SEE ALSO DEAD RECORD [26463]. 15.12.03 SHOWN IN 4725.782N, 0256.238W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7143 [2002 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2835.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING AN EXPLOSION. (FRENCH WK RECORDS).

General Comments

See Also: 26463

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FAQ

Where is the FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 47 25.782 N,2 56.238 W.

How deep is the FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 12.5 meters and is located at coordinates 47 25.782 N,2 56.238 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLORENCE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 17, 1918.

When was the wreck of the FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the FLORENCE (POSSIBLY)?

The FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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