Floriestan Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Floriestan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 45.145 N,6 28.557 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.752417
  • Longitude: -6.475950
Wreck Depth 3 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLORIESTAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 126.5 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5478
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 20, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 1982
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 1982

Surveying Details

H1288/75 10.11.75 H1288/75 10.11.75 SHOWN PLOTTED IN 554509N, 062812W ON CHART CUTTING 3116. (P SELLARS DTD 10.10.75). NCA. H1270/75 17.11.82 H1270/75 17.11.82 LIES VERY BADLY BROKEN UP ON N SIDE OF ENTRANCE TO KILCHIARAN BAY. BOILERS ARE HIGHEST PART COMING TO WITHIN 3MTRS OF SURFACE AT LW. RAILWAY WAGONS, PARTS OF TANK, & MUCH COPPER WIRE SEEN IN WRECKAGE. LIES IN GEN DEPTH OF +15MTRS, IN 554509N, 062830W. (EXERCISE SCOOBIE SNOOP, 3-17.9.82, REPORT). CHART AS WK PA 3MTRS. BR STD. 28.1.13 28.1.13 NOT LOCATED. AREA TOO SHALLOW FOR ACCESS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1362). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND IN FOG APPROX 6M N OF ORSAY LT, NEAR KILCHIARON [KILCHEARAN] BAY, WHILST EN-ROUTE MANCHESTER TO PERSIAN GULF. BUILT IN 1928 BY J REDHEAD & SONS, S SHIELDS.

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FAQ

Where is the FLORIESTAN wreck located?

The FLORIESTAN wreck is located at coordinates 55 45.145 N,6 28.557 W.

How deep is the FLORIESTAN and where exactly is it located?

The FLORIESTAN lies at a depth of about 3 meters and is located at coordinates 55 45.145 N,6 28.557 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLORIESTAN?

The seabed around the FLORIESTAN lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the FLORIESTAN sink?

The FLORIESTAN sank on Jan 20, 1942.

When was the wreck of the FLORIESTAN discovered?

The wreck of the FLORIESTAN was discovered in 1942.

What country did the FLORIESTAN belong to?

The FLORIESTAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FLORIESTAN carrying?

The FLORIESTAN was carrying vehicles,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the FLORIESTAN?

The FLORIESTAN had a tonnage of 5478 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLORIESTAN?

The FLORIESTAN is classified as a steam ship.

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