Florence (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Florence (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 26.67 N,0 15.747 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.444500
  • Longitude: -0.262450
Wreck Depth 46.3 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLORENCE (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 31.4 m
Width 6.2 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 56.5
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 7.7
Orientation 36
Tonnage 149
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 13, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field 027.2,,,235
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1310/84/43 17.7.86 F REPD IN 542639N, 001533W. POSN BY DECCA. (W R DODGSON, 28.11.84). NCA. HH090/730/01 14.11.97 EXAM'D 26.7.97 IN 542640.0N, 001545.3W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51 IN GEN DEPTH 53MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS. LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS. LIES 036/216 DEGS. MAGNETIC ANOMALY NOTED. ILL DEFINED WRECK, BADLY BROKEN UP. (GARDLINE, HI 730). APPEARS BROKEN IN TWO. BR STD. HH100/351/16 20.6.00 WK HAS TOTALLY COLLAPSED AND STANDS NO MORE THAN 2MTRS HIGH. HIGHEST POINT IS THE BOILER. BOILER AND ENGINE ARE SURROUNDED BY MOUND OF BROKEN MACHINERY, BENT IRON PLATES, WINCHES AND SECTIONS OF MAST. WK IS COVERED IN NETTING. THOUGHT TO BE WK OF FLORENCE. (R YOUNG). SEP 2016/000007250 13.06.16 EXAM'D 19.02.16 IN 5426.670N, 0015.747W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. LENGTH 56.5MTRS, WIDTH 15.0MTRS, HT 7.7MTRS, ORIENTATION 226/046. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, PARTIALLY INTACT. (EGS, HI 1472). AMEND NDW 46MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jun 29, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1894 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL AT HULL. OWNED BY SAMUEL T WHITE & CO. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND ENGINE OF 45 HP FOR 10 KNOTS. SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY C D HOLMES & CO OF HULL.

General Comments

Partially intact

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FAQ

Where is the FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 26.67 N,0 15.747 W.

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

The FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 46.3 meters and is located at coordinates 54 26.67 N,0 15.747 W.

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

The seabed around the FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 13, 1916.

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

The wreck of the FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FLORENCE (POSSIBLY)?

The FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 149 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLORENCE (POSSIBLY)?

The FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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