La Flandre (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
La flandre (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 44.15 N,1 58.709 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.735833
  • Longitude: 1.978483
Wreck Depth 24.5 m
Water Depth 33 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name LA FLANDRE (POSSIBLY)
Type tanker
Flag NL
Length 82.3 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 65
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 45
Tonnage 2018
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 21, 1916
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 15, 2012

Surveying Details

H4988/71 29.11.71 H4988/71 29.11.71 WK LOCATED IN 514412N, 015846E [EUR] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 26 IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. REASONABLE SONAR CONTACT FROM W. COULD BE PART OF WK FOUND IN 514412N, 015924E. (HMS FOX). INS AS WK 14FMS IN 514407N, 015847E [OGB]. BR STD. HH100/351/01 28.6.90 HH100/351/01 28.6.90 LA FLANDRE WAS SUNK IN 514300N, 015700E, APPROX. (R VERPOORTE, 9.5.89). HH090/667/01 3.1.96 HH090/667/01 3.1.96 EXAM'D 13.7.95 IN 514409.02N, 015842.53E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 24.8, FOUL 25.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.6 IN GEN DEPTH 33.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.8MTRS. LENGTH 65MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEGS. GOOD MAGNETIC ANOMALY. PARTIALLY BROKEN UP, GENERAL OUTLINE STILL VISIBLE. (OCEONICS, HI 667). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY MINE LAID BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UC 5. (R VERPOORTE). WAS ON PASSAGE NEW YORK TO ROTTERDAM.

General Comments

PARTIALLY BROKEN UP, OUTLINE STILL VISIBLE ON DCS3

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 44.15 N,1 58.709 E
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FAQ

Where is the LA FLANDRE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The LA FLANDRE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 44.15 N,1 58.709 E.

How deep is the LA FLANDRE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The LA FLANDRE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 24.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 44.15 N,1 58.709 E.

How deep is the seabed around the LA FLANDRE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the LA FLANDRE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 33 meters deep.

When did the LA FLANDRE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The LA FLANDRE (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 21, 1916.

When was the wreck of the LA FLANDRE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the LA FLANDRE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1971.

What country did the LA FLANDRE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The LA FLANDRE (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the LA FLANDRE (POSSIBLY)?

The LA FLANDRE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2018 tons.

What type of wreck is the LA FLANDRE (POSSIBLY)?

The LA FLANDRE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tanker.

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