Flora Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Flora Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 6.383 N,8 59.5 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.106383
  • Longitude: -8.991667
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLORA
Type merchant vessel
Length 104.2 m
Width 14 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 3000
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 27, 1934
Original Detection Year 1934
Last Detection Year 1994
Original Source other
Surveying Details 8.9.71 8.9.71 SUNK IN 370623N, 085930W APPROX. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS VOL 3) NCA, INFORMATION TOO VAGUE TO CHART. 4.3.94 4.3.94 NOT SHOWN ON PORTUGUESE 40 [1993 1ST EDN]. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 19, 2000

Circumstances of loss

ASHORE, REFLOATED, BUT SANK 5M N OF CAPE ST VINCENT. ON PASSAGE SWANSEA TO VENICE. (BRITISH STANDARD SHIPS VOL 3)

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FAQ

Where is the FLORA wreck located?

The FLORA wreck is located at coordinates 37 6.383 N,8 59.5 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLORA?

The seabed around the FLORA lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the FLORA sink?

The FLORA sank on Aug 27, 1934.

When was the wreck of the FLORA discovered?

The wreck of the FLORA was discovered in 1934.

What cargo was the FLORA carrying?

The FLORA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the FLORA?

The FLORA had a tonnage of 3000 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLORA?

The FLORA is classified as a merchant vessel.

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