Floride (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Floride (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 4.033 N,2 23.12 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.067217
  • Longitude: 2.385333
Wreck Depth 6.8 m
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLORIDE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Tonnage 7030
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1939
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 1980
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Markers 'E1' G PILLAR LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.6S, CONE TOPMARK
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2017

Surveying Details

H2420/45 11.6.45 ST SHOWN IN 510406N, 022309E ON GERMAN CHART. - NM 1599/45. H6326/46 8.2.47 MARKED BY R AND G HORIZONTAL BAND CAN BUOY GPFL(2)G WITH A SQUARE TOP MARK. (PARIS NM 4800/46). - NM 275/47. H603/47 28.3.47 AMEND TO DW. (PARIS NM 4992/46). - NM 818/47. H6740/48 10.12.48 WK 6.7MTRS [22FT] SHOWN ON FRENCH 5487. - NM 2619/48. 1.10.57 AMEND TO WK 3FMS 4FT [6.7MTRS]. LT BUOY NOW R CAN GPFL(2)R.1S CLOSE NNW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1352. H7304/53 5.3.58 DELETED ON BA 1872 ONLY TO ALLOW INSERTION OF SHOALER WK CLOSE E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 3106/57. H733/58 11.8.58 POSN SLIGHTLY AMENDED ON FRENCH 5487. NE 323. H7304/53 17.5.62 RAREFL ADDED TO BUOY. (OSTEND NM 7/60/62). - NM 1088/62. H1982/63 12.6.63 BUOY LT DESCRIPTION AMENDED TO GPFL(2)R.6S. (PARIS NM 63/17/15). BR STD. 4.12.74 NOW WK 6.8MTRS IN 510405.5N, 022312E [EUR] WITH LT BUOY 1 CABLE NNW. NC 1352. 12.11.76 BUOY AMENDED TO G PILLAR LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.6S WITH CONE TOPMARK NUMBERED E1, TO AGREE WITH IALA SYSTEM. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1352. 28.3.78 SHOWN AS WK 6.8MTRS ON FRENCH 6500 [LARGEST SCALE]. NC 1350. H3216/72 28.5.80 DELETED. (BREST NM 80/17/36). AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 1213/80.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (WW2SL).

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FAQ

Where is the FLORIDE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FLORIDE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 4.033 N,2 23.12 E.

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

The FLORIDE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 6.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 4.033 N,2 23.12 E.

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

The seabed around the FLORIDE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the FLORIDE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FLORIDE (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 1, 1939.

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

The wreck of the FLORIDE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the FLORIDE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FLORIDE (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the FLORIDE (POSSIBLY)?

The FLORIDE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 7030 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLORIDE (POSSIBLY)?

The FLORIDE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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