Flying Foam (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Flying foam (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 49.257 N,4 2.194 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.820950
  • Longitude: -4.036567
Wreck Depth 70 m
Water Depth 73 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLYING FOAM (POSSIBLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 29.6 m
Width 6.2 m
Draught 3.2
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 3
Tonnage 112
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 24, 1899
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2005

Surveying Details

5.7.85 5.7.85 WK LOCATED IN 494916N, 040207W [OGB] USING DECCA. STANDS 5FMS ABOVE SEABED. CINC REQUESTED. (C WILLIAMS, RECORDED TAPE). INS AS WK 60MTRS. BR STD. H1311/88/60 19.12.88 H1311/88/60 19.12.88 SMALL WK LOCATED BY E/S IN 494917N, 040208W [OGB] USING DECCA. (T ALLEN, 14.11.88). NCA. 25.1.99 25.1.99 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. HH091/059/01 22.11.05 HH091/059/01 22.11.05 EXAM'D 29.9.04 IN 4949.257N, 0402.194W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 70.8 IN GEN DEPTH 73.8MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 3.0MTRS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SMALL WK OR ITEM OF DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 70MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 7.9.07 7.9.07 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. THIS IS BASICALLY A PILE OF NEATLY STACKED SCRAP IRON STILL CONFORMING TO THE SHAPE OF A WOODEN SHIP'S HOLD. THERE IS A PILE OF CHAIN AT ONE END. POSSIBLY 'FLYING FOAM'. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1879 AT LE HUQUET, JERSEY. PASSAGE LONDON FOR BRITON FERRY. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS STARLIGHT IN W FORCE 6. (SIBI).

General Comments

STACKED SCRAP IRON IN THE FORM OF A SHIP'S HOLD

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 49.257 N,4 2.194 W
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FAQ

Where is the FLYING FOAM (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FLYING FOAM (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 49.257 N,4 2.194 W.

How deep is the FLYING FOAM (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FLYING FOAM (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 70 meters and is located at coordinates 49 49.257 N,4 2.194 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLYING FOAM (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FLYING FOAM (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 73 meters deep.

When did the FLYING FOAM (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FLYING FOAM (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 24, 1899.

When was the wreck of the FLYING FOAM (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FLYING FOAM (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1985.

What country did the FLYING FOAM (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FLYING FOAM (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FLYING FOAM (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The FLYING FOAM (POSSIBLY) was carrying scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the FLYING FOAM (POSSIBLY)?

The FLYING FOAM (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 112 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLYING FOAM (POSSIBLY)?

The FLYING FOAM (POSSIBLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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