Falk (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Falk (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 55.953 N,5 31.309 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.932550
  • Longitude: -5.521817
Wreck Depth 64 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FALK (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 85.3 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1831
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 31, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details H113/45 4.7.45 H113/45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 495534N, 053048W. LENGTH 423FT, HEIGHT 22FT-35FT. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45). 21.3.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 495534N, 053048W. LENGTH 423FT, HEIGHT 22FT-35FT. (AUBD 301/198, C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, 21.3.45). H2137/54 22.6.54 H2137/54 22.6.54 INS NDW IN 495534N, 053048W. (RISDON BEAZLEY). NC 777. H2137/54 2.5.60 H2137/54 2.5.60 DELETED. NOT CONFIRMED BY RISDON BEAZLEY. R/S. H2590/76 24.2.76 H2590/76 24.2.76 LOCATED IN 495554.85N, 053114.91W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SMALL WRECK WHICH GIVES GOOD SONAR ECHO BUT IS DIFFICULT TO FIND WITH E/S. LEAST E/S DEPTH 64 IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. (HMS HECLA, HI 1A/75). CHART AS WK 64.0MTRS [35FMS] IN 495555N, 053115W [OGB]. NE 777. H2979/74 24.2.77 H2979/74 24.2.77 FF REPD IN 495539N, 053052W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 3.2.77). NCA. H2979/74 24.11.77 H2979/74 24.11.77 FOUR FFS REPD IN 495534N, 053145W; 495544N, 053126W; 495605N, 053054W; AND 495605N, 053113W. POSNS BY DECCA. (E GILES, 16.5.77). NCA. HH091/059/01 1.4.05 HH091/059/01 1.4.05 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. NATURAL SEABED FEATURE CLOSE BY. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 1, 2005

Circumstances of loss

SANK OFF LIZARD, WHILE ON VOYAGE GLASGOW TO ROUEN. (A CROTHALL). APPROX POSN 495800N, 054500W. (LIBERTY SHIPS). BUILT IN 1908 BY W DOBSON & CO., NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE, SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH THE NORWEGIAN SS 'BARMSTON' BETWEEN LIZARD POINT AND BLACK HEAD WHILST ON VOYAGE FROM GLASGOW TO ROUEN. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

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FAQ

Where is the FALK (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FALK (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 55.953 N,5 31.309 W.

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

The FALK (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 64 meters and is located at coordinates 49 55.953 N,5 31.309 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FALK (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FALK (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the FALK (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FALK (POSSIBLY) sank on Oct 31, 1917.

When was the wreck of the FALK (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FALK (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the FALK (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FALK (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the FALK (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The FALK (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the FALK (POSSIBLY)?

The FALK (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1831 tons.

What type of wreck is the FALK (POSSIBLY)?

The FALK (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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