Falaba Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Falaba Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 43.187 N,6 41.883 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.719783
  • Longitude: -6.698050
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FALABA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 116 m
Width 14.4 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 4806
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 28, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details 21.3.71 SANK 38M W FROM SMALLS LT HO. (WW1SL). POSN 514310N, 064150W PD. 14.11.78 INS AS NDWPD ON NC 1410. H1933/79 13.4.81 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3/MAGNETOMER SEARCH. (HMS FOX, HI 51B/79). DELETE. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 6, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1906 BY ALEXANDER STEPHENS & SONS, DUNDEE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELDER DEMPSTER COMPANY. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 424 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR SIERRA LEONE WITH GENERAL CARGO OF VALUE �50,000. SIGHTED SUBMARINE FLYING WHITE ENSIGN BUT THEY CLOSED THIS WAS SUBSTITUTED BY GERMAN NAVAL ENSIGN. STOPPED AND COMMENCED ABANDONING SHIP ON ORDERS FROM U-28, WHICH THEN TORPEDOED HER AT RANGE OF 150YDS. WAS AFLOAT FOR BARELY 10 MINUTES AFTER EXPLOSION. 104 LIVES LOST. (DODS, WW1SL, LLWW1).

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FAQ

Where is the FALABA wreck located?

The FALABA wreck is located at coordinates 51 43.187 N,6 41.883 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FALABA?

The seabed around the FALABA lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the FALABA sink?

The FALABA sank on Mar 28, 1915.

When was the wreck of the FALABA discovered?

The wreck of the FALABA was discovered in 1915.

What country did the FALABA belong to?

The FALABA belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FALABA carrying?

The FALABA was carrying personnel,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the FALABA?

The FALABA had a tonnage of 4806 tons.

What type of wreck is the FALABA?

The FALABA is classified as a steam ship.

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