Freesia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Freesia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 9.469 N,3 10.449 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.157817
  • Longitude: -3.174150
Wreck Depth 33 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FREESIA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 40.2 m
Width 6.9 m
Draught 3.6
Sonar Length 38
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 4
Orientation 156
Tonnage 285
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fish
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 1, 1922
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2008

Surveying Details

HH100/351/14 18.2.99 DIVED 6.1998 IN 5909.45N, 0310.53W [OGB] USING GPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38 IN GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. (REDUCE BY 2MTRS FOR APPROX LAT). IN TWO PIECES OF APPROX 20MTRS EACH. HT OF BOILER ABOVE BOTTOM 2MTRS. SEABED HARD ROCK & SAND. VERY BROKEN AND SCATTERED OVER A WIDE AREA. BOILER/ENGINE & BOW STAND PROUD. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (K HEATH). INS AS WK USC 36MTRS. BR STD. 17.8.01 WK DIVED. MAKER'S PLATE BEARING NAME 'CHARLES D HOLMES, HULL, 1911' FOUND. (TIM WADE/G FURSE TELECON 17.8.01). HH091/218/01 & SEP 2008/000020244 25.2.08 EXAM'D 12.8.07 IN 5909.4686N, 0310.4494W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 32.8 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 38MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 4MTRS. LIES 156/336 DEGS WITH BOWS SE. DEBRIS EXTENDS 96MTRS SE. WELL BROKEN UP. (NETSURVEY, HI 1218). AMEND WK 32MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/218/01 & SEP 2008/000068445 17.7.08 LEAST M/B DEPTH 33.8 IN GEN DEPTH 37.2MTRS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1218, REVISED ROS). BR STD. 31.3.09 CINC REMOVED. MORE THAN 5 YEARS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1911 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL LTD, BEVERLY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NE STEAM FISHING CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 80 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SINGLE BOILER. MACHINERY BY CHARLES D HOLMES CO LTD, HULL. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING AND RETURN. STRUCK COSTA HEAD, MAINLAND. IS REPORTED TO HAVE REFLOATED, DRIFTED OFF AND SANK IN DEEP WATER. TWO RECOVERED, NINE LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

IN 2 PARTS, 20MTRS EACH. BOILER & BOW STAND PROUD

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 59 9.469 N,3 10.449 W
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FAQ

Where is the FREESIA wreck located?

The FREESIA wreck is located at coordinates 59 9.469 N,3 10.449 W.

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

The FREESIA lies at a depth of about 33 meters and is located at coordinates 59 9.469 N,3 10.449 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FREESIA?

The seabed around the FREESIA lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the FREESIA sink?

The FREESIA sank on Jan 1, 1922.

When was the wreck of the FREESIA discovered?

The wreck of the FREESIA was discovered in 1922.

What country did the FREESIA belong to?

The FREESIA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FREESIA carrying?

The FREESIA was carrying fish.

What was the tonnage of the FREESIA?

The FREESIA had a tonnage of 285 tons.

What type of wreck is the FREESIA?

The FREESIA is classified as a trawler.

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