Flore (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Flore (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 34.416 N,0 38.19 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.573600
  • Longitude: -0.636500
Wreck Depth 132 m
Water Depth 142 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLORE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 105.8 m
Width 14.4 m
Draught 7.7
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 8.9
Orientation 40
Tonnage 355
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 26, 1917
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,000
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2004

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck identified as FLORE (POSSIBLY) is located at coordinates 60 34.416 N, 0 38.19 W in the North Sea off the coast of the Shetland Islands. This underwater wreck site was surveyed on October 5, 1984, revealing a cargo vessel that is now heavily broken up. The wreckage sits on the seabed at a depth of 142 meters with a least echo sounder depth of 132 meters. The vessel measures approximately 100 meters in length and 20 meters in width, lying on an orientation of 040/220 degrees. A scour of 0.5 meters is present to the north of the wreck, which has a vertical height of 8.9 meters. This maritime obstruction is charted as a wreck under the designation WK 132MTRS.

Surveying Details

22.2.80 22.2.80 NDWPA IN 603700N, 003800W. (US P/O, 16.10.76). NCA. H3718/84 11.3.85 H3718/84 11.3.85 EXAM'D 5.10.84 IN 603427N, 003804W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 132 IN GEN DEPTH 142MTRS. SCOUR 0.5MTRS TO N OF WK. DCS3 HT 8.9MTRS. LENGTH 100MTRS APPROX, WIDTH 20MTRS, APPROX. APPARENTLY V BROKEN UP AND LYING 040/220 DEG. (NP 1008, RV BON ESPRIT, HI 144). SONAR TRACE INDICATES THIS WK TO PROBABLY A CARGO VESSEL. INS AS WK 132MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-HARPENDEN. BUILT IN 1906 BY FURNESS, WITHY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOC LES AFFRETEURS REUNIS. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 292IHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ARCHANGEL FOR BREST. TORPEDOED AND SUNK. (SIBI).

General Comments

APPARENTLY VERY BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 60 34.416 N,0 38.19 W
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FAQ

Where is the FLORE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FLORE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 60 34.416 N,0 38.19 W.

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

The FLORE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 132 meters and is located at coordinates 60 34.416 N,0 38.19 W.

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

The seabed around the FLORE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 142 meters deep.

When did the FLORE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FLORE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 26, 1917.

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

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

What country did the FLORE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FLORE (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What cargo was the FLORE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The FLORE (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the FLORE (POSSIBLY)?

The FLORE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 355 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLORE (POSSIBLY)?

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

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