Flowerette Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Flowerette Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 8.177 N,9 8.373 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.136283
  • Longitude: -9.139550
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLOWERETTE
Type sailing vessel
Orientation 45
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source aerial photography or satellite imagery
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2000

Surveying Details

17.4.75 BROKEN HULK NOTED ON SAND BANK ON THE EDGE OF CHANNEL LEADING INTO BALLINA. (AIR PHOTOGRAPH 155 NO 832 DTD 1967/68). INS AS HULK, LYING NE/SW IN 540810N, 090820W [OSI]. NC 2792. HH351/100/08 2.8.94 FURTHER DETAILS OF VESSEL IN THIS FILE. ALL THAT CAN NOW BE SEEN ARE THE RIBBED REMAINS. FLOWERETTE IS THE SMALLER OF THE TWO WRECKS IN THE PHOTO SUPPLIED. (N O'NEILL LTR DTD 26.7.94) 20.10.00 CARRIES INTER-TIDAL TINT. CHART AS STP. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

23.7.1937 BROUGHT INTO BALLINA UNDER HER OWN SAIL ON 23.7.1937. SHE WAS ACCIDENTALLY BURNED WHEN A PICNIC FIRE, THAT WAS LIT ABOARD HER, GOT OUT OF CONTROL.

General Comments

BROKEN HULK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 8.177 N,9 8.373 W
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FAQ

Where is the FLOWERETTE wreck located?

The FLOWERETTE wreck is located at coordinates 54 8.177 N,9 8.373 W.

When was the wreck of the FLOWERETTE discovered?

The wreck of the FLOWERETTE was discovered in 1975.

What type of wreck is the FLOWERETTE?

The FLOWERETTE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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