Flourish Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Flourish Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 3.898 N,3 30.21 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.064967
  • Longitude: -3.503500
Wreck Depth 61 m
Water Depth 63 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLOURISH
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 15
Sonar Width 4
Shadow Height 2.4
Orientation 151
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1975
Bottom Texture Gravel
Scour Dimensions 0011.0,,002.2,045
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2001

Surveying Details

20.10.75 20.10.75 SANK 149DEGS, 8.6M FROM START POINT. (LL, 18.10.75). NCA. POSN 500600N, 033140W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/912/01 7.2.01 HH090/912/01 7.2.01 LOCATED 19.7.00 IN 5003.898N, 0330.210W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61.1 IN GEN DEPTH 63-64MTRS. SCOUR 2.2MTRS EXTENDS 11MTRS TOWARDS 045 DEGS. LENGTH 15MTRS, WIDTH 4MTRS. DCS3 HT 2.4MTRS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBIRS EXTENDS 26MTRS TOWARDS 062 DEGS. WELL BROKEN. ATTITUDE UNCLEAR. (GARDLINE, HI 912). INS AS WK 61MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

18.10.75 SANK IN POSN 149DEGS, 8.6M FROM START POINT AFTER COLLISION WITH UNKNOWN VESSEL. ALL CREW SAFE. (LL, 18.10.75).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN

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FAQ

Where is the FLOURISH wreck located?

The FLOURISH wreck is located at coordinates 50 3.898 N,3 30.21 W.

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

The FLOURISH lies at a depth of about 61 meters and is located at coordinates 50 3.898 N,3 30.21 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLOURISH?

The seabed around the FLOURISH lies at approximately 63 meters deep.

When did the FLOURISH sink?

The FLOURISH sank on Oct 17, 1975.

When was the wreck of the FLOURISH discovered?

The wreck of the FLOURISH was discovered in 1975.

What country did the FLOURISH belong to?

The FLOURISH belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the FLOURISH?

The FLOURISH is classified as a fishing vessel.

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