Florida Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Florida Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 30 N,56 24.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.500000
  • Longitude: 56.408333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLORIDA
Type motor vessel
Flag LR
Length 161.5 m
Width 21.4 m
Draught 13.1
Tonnage 11045
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain,timber,general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 27, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1273/83 8.11.84 GROUNDED IN 173000N, 562430E. FIRMLY GROUND WITH KEEL APPARENTLY BROKEN. SALVAGE CHANCES SLIGHTER THAN AT FIRST THOUGHT. (LL, 30.10.84, 1&2.11.84). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H1273/83 3.1.85 VESSEL REFLOATED & ANCHORED 5C FROM ORIGINAL POSN. WILL BE TOWED TO FUJAIRAH. (LL,11.12.84).
Last Amended Date Apr 13, 2023

Circumstances of loss

10.12.84 BUILT IN 1972 BY DOXFORD & SUNDERLAND, LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NORMANDY SHIPPING CORPORATION. PASSAGE RECIFE FOR ABU DHABI. RAN AGROUND ON AL QIBILIYA, KURIA MURIA ISLANDS OFF THE COAST OF OMAN. ALL 26 CREW WERE SAFELY RESCUED. REFLOATED 10.12.84 THEN TOWED TO GADANI BEACH FOR DEMOLITION. SHE WAS INSURED FOR �4.44M (

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FAQ

Where is the FLORIDA wreck located?

The FLORIDA wreck is located at coordinates 17 30 N,56 24.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FLORIDA?

The seabed around the FLORIDA lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the FLORIDA sink?

The FLORIDA sank on Oct 27, 1984.

When was the wreck of the FLORIDA discovered?

The wreck of the FLORIDA was discovered in 1984.

What country did the FLORIDA belong to?

The FLORIDA belonged to LR.

What cargo was the FLORIDA carrying?

The FLORIDA was carrying grain,timber,general and mixed goods,metal: concentrate and products,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the FLORIDA?

The FLORIDA had a tonnage of 11045 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLORIDA?

The FLORIDA is classified as a motor vessel.

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