Florrieston Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Florrieston Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 30 N,5 11 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.500000
  • Longitude: -5.183333
Water Depth 127 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLORRIESTON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.9 m
Width 14.4 m
Draught 7.5
Tonnage 3366
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Surveying Details

20.4.18 M20231 20.4.18 SUNK IN 543000N, 051100W. (IDSA, 2ND OFFICER). 24.4.18 M04078 24.4.18 POSN 542800N, 051100W. (IDAC CO, HMS PC 62). 27.4.18 M21018 27.4.18 SANK AT ONCE IN 543000N, 051100W. (BOT, REPORT FROM 2ND OFFICER). 28.4.18 M09281 28.4.18 SANK IN 3 MINUTES 6M E HALF N FROM SOUTH ROCK LT VESSEL. (AP REPORT, MILFORD HAVEN). H3671/72 5.3.73 H3671/72 5.3.73 NOT LOCATED. (HMS FAWN, ROS DTD 1.12.72). HH090/821/01 5.5.99 HH090/821/01 5.5.99 NOT LOCATED. DISPROVED. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 821). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

EX- BATTERSEA BRIDGE. BUILT IN 1901 BY W GRAY & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W S MILLER & CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 268NHP FOR 9.5KNOTS. PASSAGE ALMERIA FOR THE CLYDE. TORPEDOED WITHOUT WARNING & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-91. NINETEEN MEN, INCLUDING THE CAPTAIN, WERE KILLED. (WW1 BMS UBOAT SINKINGS, WRECKSITE.EU & DODS).

General Comments

ALSO SEE WK 5098

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FAQ

Where is the FLORRIESTON wreck located?

The FLORRIESTON wreck is located at coordinates 54 30 N,5 11 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLORRIESTON?

The seabed around the FLORRIESTON lies at approximately 127 meters deep.

When did the FLORRIESTON sink?

The FLORRIESTON sank on Apr 20, 1918.

When was the wreck of the FLORRIESTON discovered?

The wreck of the FLORRIESTON was discovered in 1918.

What country did the FLORRIESTON belong to?

The FLORRIESTON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FLORRIESTON carrying?

The FLORRIESTON was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the FLORRIESTON?

The FLORRIESTON had a tonnage of 3366 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLORRIESTON?

The FLORRIESTON is classified as a steam ship.

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