Folmina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Folmina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 56.006 N,1 18.097 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.933433
  • Longitude: -1.301617
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FOLMINA
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Length 70.1 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 1158
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 25, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 23, 1998

Surveying Details

H6391/19 INS AS DW. BR STD. H4214/26 17.6.26 AMENDED TO NDW. BR STD. H6667/31 6.11.31 DELETED. H2433/71 22.4.71 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (ISS, HI 9/70). H2189/71 22.5.72 NOT SEARCHED FOR 1971. (ISS, 1971). H1310/88/7 3.2.88 H1310/88/7 3.2.88 THOUGHT POSSIBLY TO BE WK IN 545931N, 012056E. (D COX, 14.1.88). HH090/796/01 23.12.98 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 976). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2019/000043627 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1513). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 34. (DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

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FAQ

Where is the FOLMINA wreck located?

The FOLMINA wreck is located at coordinates 54 56.006 N,1 18.097 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FOLMINA?

The seabed around the FOLMINA lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the FOLMINA sink?

The FOLMINA sank on Jan 25, 1918.

When was the wreck of the FOLMINA discovered?

The wreck of the FOLMINA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the FOLMINA belong to?

The FOLMINA belonged to NL.

What cargo was the FOLMINA carrying?

The FOLMINA was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the FOLMINA?

The FOLMINA had a tonnage of 1158 tons.

What type of wreck is the FOLMINA?

The FOLMINA is classified as a steam ship.

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