Florence Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Florence Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 53 N,8 13 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.883333
  • Longitude: -8.216667
Water Depth 4700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLORENCE
Type carrier
Tonnage 1960
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 9, 2011
Original Detection Year 2011
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 3.1.12 3.1.12 SANK IN PA 4553.0N, 0813.0W. (CASUALTY WEEK DTD 23.12.11). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1990. M GEN CARGO WITH CONTAINER CAPACITY. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH M PRODUCTS TANKER AFRODITE. CREW OF 7 RECOVERED.

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FAQ

Where is the FLORENCE wreck located?

The FLORENCE wreck is located at coordinates 45 53 N,8 13 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLORENCE?

The seabed around the FLORENCE lies at approximately 4700 meters deep.

When did the FLORENCE sink?

The FLORENCE sank on Dec 9, 2011.

When was the wreck of the FLORENCE discovered?

The wreck of the FLORENCE was discovered in 2011.

What cargo was the FLORENCE carrying?

The FLORENCE was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the FLORENCE?

The FLORENCE had a tonnage of 1960 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLORENCE?

The FLORENCE is classified as a carrier.

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