Welsh Falcon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Welsh falcon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		11 40.65 N,43 3.53 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 11.677500
  • Longitude: 43.058833
Water Depth 233 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WELSH FALCON
Type yacht
Flag GB
Length 52.7 m
Tonnage 457
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 26, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.5.89 SUNK IN DJIBOUTI INNER ANCHORAGE. ONLY MAST AND UPPER STRUCTURE VISIBLE. (LLOYDS VOL.276). NCA YET. HH120/351/01 27.6.89 REPORTED SUNK IN 113608N, 430830E. (NAVAREA IX 184/89). NCA YET. HH120/351/01 19.7.89 NO DECISION YET TAKEN REGARDING REMOVAL OF WK, WHICH PORT AUTHORITIES HAVE REQUESTED. SETTLED AS CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LLOYDS VOL.277). NCA. HH120/351/01 30.8.89 WK, WHICH NEVER COVERS, IN 113601N, 430747.5E. (BREST NM 89 28 40). - NM 2704/89. HH120/351/01 22.9.89 WK LIFTED 7.9.89 BY SEACAMEL 393-12 AND SALVAGE TUG SANTANIA. (LLOYDS VOL.278). NCA YET. HH120/351/01 16.10.89 DISPOSED OF IN DEEP WATER 6M OUTSIDE DJIBOUTI. (LLOYDS VOL.278). NCA YET. HH120/351/01 18.12.89 SUNK IN 114035.8N, 430336E. (BREST NM 89 47 45), IN ABOUT 240MTRS, TOO DEEP TO CHART. DELETE ST. - NM 52/90. 13.10.99 NDW SHOWN IN 1140.65N, 4303.53E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7520 [INT 7118] [1998 EDN, ADOPTION]. NC 262.
Last Amended Date Oct 30, 1999

Circumstances of loss

FIRE BROKE OUT, FOLLOWING AN ELECTRICAL FAULT, WHILE ALONGSIDE AT DJIBOUTI. VESSEL PULLED OFF BERTH TO INNER ANCHORAGE WHERE IT EVENTUALLY SANK. (LLOYDS VOL.276). [EX-SWEDISH ROYAL FAMILY'S PRIVATE YACHT]. SALVAGED AND DISPOSED OF IN DEEP WATER. (LLOYDS VOL.278).

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FAQ

Where is the WELSH FALCON wreck located?

The WELSH FALCON wreck is located at coordinates 11 40.65 N,43 3.53 E.

How deep is the seabed around the WELSH FALCON?

The seabed around the WELSH FALCON lies at approximately 233 meters deep.

When did the WELSH FALCON sink?

The WELSH FALCON sank on Apr 26, 1989.

When was the wreck of the WELSH FALCON discovered?

The wreck of the WELSH FALCON was discovered in 1989.

What country did the WELSH FALCON belong to?

The WELSH FALCON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the WELSH FALCON?

The WELSH FALCON had a tonnage of 457 tons.

What type of wreck is the WELSH FALCON?

The WELSH FALCON is classified as a yacht.

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