Florida Martin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Florida martin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 58.8 N,3 5.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.980000
  • Longitude: 3.086667
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLORIDA MARTIN
Type supply vessel
Flag US
Orientation 60
Tonnage 464
Tonnage Type net
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 1, 1974
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 6, 2015

Surveying Details

2.10.74 DW REPD IN 525920N, 030650E. (MOD(N) SIGNAL 1.10.74). NCA YET. H4856/72 7.10.74 WK LIES BOWS DOWN IN 525848N, 030512E [EUR], 15FT OF STERN WATCHING AT AN ANGLE OF 060DEGS TO SEABED WITH STARBOARD SIDE BEING LOWERMOST. THIS POSN MAY NOT BE HELD PERMANENTLY. SALVAGE CONSIDERED POSSIBLE. WK HOLD ON STARBOARD SIDE AND SANK WITHIN 5 MINS. LARGE OIL SLICK OF DIESEL SPREAD 5 MILES NW. TEMP LT BUOY, FL, RAREFL, ESTABLISHED 200YDS W. (NAVEAM 323/74). H4856/72 16.10.74 WK NOW MARKED BY TWO G SPH LT BUOYS, INT.QG, 2.5 C N & S. (NETH NM 3599T/74). - NM 2042T/74. 22.10.74 SMIT-TAK CO STARTING SALVAGE OPS. (LL, 22.10.74). NCA. 13.11.74 RAISED AND ENTERED PORT OF IJMUIDEN. (LL, 13.11.74). NCA. H4856/74 14.11.74 NM 2042T/74 AND NAVEM 323/74 CANCELLED. (LL, 13.11.74). AMEND LIFT. NEVER CHARTED. NCA. SEP 2014/000268002 6.1.15 NOT LOCATED 2014 USING M/B & MAGNETOMETER. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1452). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1974. OIL ENGINES, TWIN SHAFT. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR SCOTLAND. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH FINNISH MOTOR TANKER SWORD. TWO MEN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the FLORIDA MARTIN wreck located?

The FLORIDA MARTIN wreck is located at coordinates 52 58.8 N,3 5.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FLORIDA MARTIN?

The seabed around the FLORIDA MARTIN lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the FLORIDA MARTIN sink?

The FLORIDA MARTIN sank on Oct 1, 1974.

When was the wreck of the FLORIDA MARTIN discovered?

The wreck of the FLORIDA MARTIN was discovered in 1974.

What country did the FLORIDA MARTIN belong to?

The FLORIDA MARTIN belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the FLORIDA MARTIN?

The FLORIDA MARTIN had a tonnage of 464 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLORIDA MARTIN?

The FLORIDA MARTIN is classified as a supply vessel.

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