Florence Reynolds Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Florence reynolds Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 1.111 N,4 44.098 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.018517
  • Longitude: -4.734967
Wreck Depth 48.73 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLORENCE REYNOLDS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 46.4 m
Width 7.4 m
Draught 3.1
Sonar Length 49.5
Sonar Width 23
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 19
Tonnage 397
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date May 14, 2025

Surveying Details

H067/43 2.12.43 HMS TALYBONT 2.12.43, C IN C PLYMOUTH 2.12.43. AUBD 320/41 12.4.45 POSN 510100N, 044300W [OGB]. HEIGHT 30FT, BEAM 80FT, DIRECTION 020-200. (EG 20). 4.5.78 SHOWN AS WK 40.0MTRS IN 510100N 044348W [OGB]. NC 1178. HH091/158/01 29.6.09 EXAM'D 12.6.07; LOVATED IN 5101.111N, 0444.098W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 48.79 IN GEN DEPTH 53.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 49.5MTRS, WIDTH 23MTRS, HT 3.50MTRS. LIES 019/199DEGS. SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1158). ?BOTTOM FEATURE. AMEND WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. RSDRA2025000058946 09.04.25 EXAM'D BY BDC; LOCATED IN 5101.111N, 0444.098W [WGD]. REVISED LEAST M/B DEPTH 48.73MTRS. (FUGRO OSAE, REPROCESSED HI 1158, M/B DATA DTD 2007/2008). RETAIN NDW 48MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

EX-CONISCRAIG '33. BUILT IN 1923 BY PITCHER'S LTD OF GREAT YARMOUTH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BEYNON SHIPPING CO LTD. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY AFT BY AMOS & SMITH LTD. PASSAGE PORTREATH FOR PARTINGTON. IN BALLAST. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH UNIDENTIFIED HM DESTROYER.

General Comments

WK OR ?SEABED FEATURE

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FAQ

Where is the FLORENCE REYNOLDS wreck located?

The FLORENCE REYNOLDS wreck is located at coordinates 51 1.111 N,4 44.098 W.

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

The FLORENCE REYNOLDS lies at a depth of about 48.73 meters and is located at coordinates 51 1.111 N,4 44.098 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLORENCE REYNOLDS?

The seabed around the FLORENCE REYNOLDS lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the FLORENCE REYNOLDS sink?

The FLORENCE REYNOLDS sank on Dec 2, 1943.

When was the wreck of the FLORENCE REYNOLDS discovered?

The wreck of the FLORENCE REYNOLDS was discovered in 1943.

What country did the FLORENCE REYNOLDS belong to?

The FLORENCE REYNOLDS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FLORENCE REYNOLDS carrying?

The FLORENCE REYNOLDS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FLORENCE REYNOLDS?

The FLORENCE REYNOLDS had a tonnage of 397 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLORENCE REYNOLDS?

The FLORENCE REYNOLDS is classified as a steam ship.

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