Florrie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Florrie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 35.927 N,4 54.866 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.598783
  • Longitude: -4.914433
Wreck Depth 12.4 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLORRIE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 94
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 2, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details H3795/18 4.7.18 H3795/18 4.7.18 FOUNDERED 0.5M E OF ST GOVANS HD. 12 FT OF MAST SHOWING. (TEL SWANSEA). INS AS DW (MAST) IN 513545N, 045500W. - NM 847/18. H32090 4.7.18 H32090 4.7.18 POSN ST GOVANS HD W 1/2 N (MAG), STACK ROCK NNE (MAG), STACKPOLE HD NE BY E 1/2 E(MAG), 4 CABLES E (MAG) OF ST GOVANS HD. (SNO SWANSEA). H4037/18 23.7.18 H4037/18 23.7.18 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK NOW 7 FMS 0FT. AMEND TO WK 7FMS. - NM 889/18. 27.11.73 27.11.73 BY PLOTTING ABOVE MAG BEARINGS POSN OF WK SHOULD BE 513554N, 045448W. AMEND TO WK 12.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NC 1076. 23.1.14 23.1.14 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (FUGRO EMU, HI 1375). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jan 23, 2014

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK UNKNOWN OBJECT AND FOUNDERED.

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FAQ

Where is the FLORRIE wreck located?

The FLORRIE wreck is located at coordinates 51 35.927 N,4 54.866 W.

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

The FLORRIE lies at a depth of about 12.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 35.927 N,4 54.866 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLORRIE?

The seabed around the FLORRIE lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the FLORRIE sink?

The FLORRIE sank on Jul 2, 1918.

When was the wreck of the FLORRIE discovered?

The wreck of the FLORRIE was discovered in 1918.

What country did the FLORRIE belong to?

The FLORRIE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FLORRIE?

The FLORRIE had a tonnage of 94 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLORRIE?

The FLORRIE is classified as a sailing vessel.