Florentia Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Florentia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
54 24.366 N,0 25.616 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 54.406100
- Longitude: -0.426933
|
| Wreck Depth |
34.89 m
|
| Water Depth |
42 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
FLORENTIA |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
106.4 m |
| Width |
15.2 m |
| Draught |
7.3 |
| Sonar Length |
103 |
| Sonar Width |
18.4 |
| Shadow Height |
6.47 |
| Orientation |
42 |
| Tonnage |
3688 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coal
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jun 29, 1918
|
| Original Detection Year |
1918 |
| Last Detection Year |
2016 |
| Original Source |
published World War 1 losses |
| Last Amended Date |
May 25, 2017 |
Surveying Details
SANK 2M E BY N FROM S CHEEK ROBIN HOOD BAY. (WW1SL, LL WW1). H3725/26 11.6.26 CHARTED AS NDW PA. POSN NOT STATED. (HYDROG). LC 1191. 28.8.73 CHART AS USC PA 20MTRS. TONNAGE KNOWN. NC 129. H4069/75 3.12.75 NOT LOCATED DURING SURVEY. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). DELETE. BR STD. H1310/84/22 1.8.84 WK DIVED IN 542448N, 002645W USING RADAR. STANDS 7MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 38MTRS [HWS]. (P J LASSEY, 19.7.84). INS AS WK PA 25MTRS. BR STD. H6331/87/2 13.2.89 NO INDICATION OF WRECKAGE FOUND. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). DELETE. BR STD. HH100/351/06 23.2.93 FLORENTIA POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED IN 542420.5N, 002551.5W. (A C JACKSON, 9.2.93). INS AS WKPA 30MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/06 13.4.93 DIVED ON 28.8.92 IN 542423N, 002533.5W. LIES COLLAPSED ONTO PORT SIDE AND WELL BROKEN UP. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH. POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED BY BELL. (G WADSWORTH, 1.3.93). NCA. HH090/730/01 14.11.97 NOT SURVEYED AS LIES WITHIN FISHING AREA EXCLUSION ZONE. (GARDLINE, HI 730). NCA. SEP 2017/000002822 25.5.17 EXAM'D 16.12.16 IN 5424.366N, 0025.616W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.89MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 41MTRS, LENGTH 103MTRS, WIDTH 18.4MTRS, HEIGHT 6.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 042/222 DEGS. WRECK LIES WELL BROKEN UP AMONGST GENTLE SANDWAVES. WRECK REMAINS SEVERELY DEGRADED WITH TWIN BOILERS IDENTIFIABLE AMONGST THE DEBRIS. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 34MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.
Circumstances of loss
TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 88 HAVING JUST LEFT THE TYNE. 3 LIVES LOST. VESSEL, BUILT 1912, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY A MUNRO SUTHERLAND.
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54 24.366 N,0 25.616 W
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FAQ
Where is the FLORENTIA wreck located?
The FLORENTIA wreck is located at coordinates 54 24.366 N,0 25.616 W.
How deep is the FLORENTIA and where exactly is it located?
The FLORENTIA lies at a depth of about 34.89 meters and is located at coordinates 54 24.366 N,0 25.616 W.
How deep is the seabed around the FLORENTIA?
The seabed around the FLORENTIA lies at approximately 42 meters deep.
When did the FLORENTIA sink?
The FLORENTIA sank on Jun 29, 1918.
When was the wreck of the FLORENTIA discovered?
The wreck of the FLORENTIA was discovered in 1918.
What country did the FLORENTIA belong to?
The FLORENTIA belonged to GB.
What cargo was the FLORENTIA carrying?
The FLORENTIA was carrying coal.
What was the tonnage of the FLORENTIA?
The FLORENTIA had a tonnage of 3688 tons.
What type of wreck is the FLORENTIA?
The FLORENTIA is classified as a steam ship.