Hms Falcon (Stern Section) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms falcon (stern section) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 1.25 N,0 20.568 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.020833
  • Longitude: 0.342800
Wreck Depth 45.57 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS FALCON (STERN SECTION)
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 67.1 m
Width 6.4 m
Sonar Length 38.9
Sonar Width 5.3
Shadow Height 3.9
Orientation 167
Tonnage 375
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1918
Bottom Texture 6,4
Original Detection Year 1986
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 5, 2016

Surveying Details

H4064/85 22.8.86 LOCATED AND EXAM'D IN 540114N, 002041E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45.9MTRS. DCS3 LENGTH 50MTRS, BEAM 5MTRS. LYING 155/335 DEG. (UDI GROUP LTD, HI 321A, HN 4.8.86). INS AS WK 45MTRS. BR STD. H4064/85 14.1.87 EXAM'D 21.6.86 IN GEN DEPTH 51.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1.7MTRS. INTACT WK WITH SMALL AREA OF DEBRIS CLOSE SW. (UDI, HI 321A). NFA. HH100/351/17 18.9.01 HALF WK, LIES ON AN EVEN KEEL. RUNS FROM TWO BOILERS WITH TWO ENGINES, PAST A TORPEDO-TUBE MOUNTING RING ON THE STERN WITH A SIX POUNDER GUN. TWO BIG PROPS. ONE CLEAR OF THE SAND, THE OTHER WITH JUST A TIP SHOWING. STBD SIDE STANDS 3-4MTRS PROUD OF THE SANDBANK, PORT SIDE COVERED WITH SAND TO MORE THAN DECK LEVEL. IDENTIFIED BY NAME ENGRAVED ON STEAM PRESSURE GAUGES. (DIVER WEBSITE, VIA R YOUNG). NCA. SEP 2016/000053291 5.10.16 EXAM'D 10.3.16; IN 5401.250N, 0020.568E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.57MTRS, GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. LENGTH 38.9MTRS, WIDTH 5.3MTRS, HT 3.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 167/347 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY, WK PARTIALLY INTACT. (MMT, HI 1473, H525_6687). AMEND NDW 45MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY FAIRFIELD IN 1899. A THREE FUNNEL C-CLASS DESTROYER. ONE 12 PDR GUN, FIVE 6 PDR GUNS, TWO TORPEDO TUBES. WAS HIT MIDSHIPS BY S TRAWLER JOHN FITZGERALD. BROKE IN TWO AND BOW SANK. STERN SECTION SANK LATER.

General Comments

WK PARTIALLY INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 1.25 N,0 20.568 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS FALCON (STERN SECTION) wreck located?

The HMS FALCON (STERN SECTION) wreck is located at coordinates 54 1.25 N,0 20.568 E.

How deep is the HMS FALCON (STERN SECTION) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS FALCON (STERN SECTION) lies at a depth of about 45.57 meters and is located at coordinates 54 1.25 N,0 20.568 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS FALCON (STERN SECTION)?

The seabed around the HMS FALCON (STERN SECTION) lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the HMS FALCON (STERN SECTION) sink?

The HMS FALCON (STERN SECTION) sank on Apr 1, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS FALCON (STERN SECTION) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS FALCON (STERN SECTION) was discovered in 1986.

What country did the HMS FALCON (STERN SECTION) belong to?

The HMS FALCON (STERN SECTION) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS FALCON (STERN SECTION)?

The HMS FALCON (STERN SECTION) had a tonnage of 375 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS FALCON (STERN SECTION)?

The HMS FALCON (STERN SECTION) is classified as a destroyer.

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