Flevo Or Femo Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Flevo or femo Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 48.9 N,7 56.25 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.815000
  • Longitude: 7.937500
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLEVO OR FEMO
Type dredger
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 7, 1958
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1958
Last Detection Year 1959
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G, RECTANGULAR TOPMARK CLOSE S
Last Amended Date Nov 7, 2007

Simplified Wreck Survey

Historical UK Hydrographic Office wreck record for the dredger FLEVO also known as FEMO sunk at coordinates 53 48.9 N, 7 56.25 E in the North Sea. The vessel was originally reported with salvage operations in progress in 1958 and temporarily marked by a green conical light buoy showing a group flashing green light with a rectangular topmark. The wreck status was later amended to dead and deleted from navigation charts following removal.

Surveying Details

H4804/58 22.7.58 WRECK OF DREDGER FLEVO SUNK IN 534854N, 075615E. SALVAGE IN PROGRESS. (HAMBURG TNM 2135/58 & LLOYDS LIST) NCA YET. H8352/58 15.1.59 NAME GIVEN AS FEMO. DW, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G, RECTANGULAR TOPMARK CLOSE S. (HAMBURG NM 4486/58) - NM 131/59. H8352/58 18.9.59 DELETE WK & BUOY. (HAMBURG NM 3305/59) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. - NM 2147/59.

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FAQ

Where is the FLEVO OR FEMO wreck located?

The FLEVO OR FEMO wreck is located at coordinates 53 48.9 N,7 56.25 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FLEVO OR FEMO?

The seabed around the FLEVO OR FEMO lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the FLEVO OR FEMO sink?

The FLEVO OR FEMO sank on Jun 7, 1958.

When was the wreck of the FLEVO OR FEMO discovered?

The wreck of the FLEVO OR FEMO was discovered in 1958.

What type of wreck is the FLEVO OR FEMO?

The FLEVO OR FEMO is classified as a dredger.

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