Florence Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Florence Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 26.602 N,2 56.817 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.443367
  • Longitude: -2.946950
Wreck Depth 17 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLORENCE
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 17, 1918
Original Detection Year 1953
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H5115/18 1.9.18 SUNK IN 472537N, 025611W MARKED BY BUOY. (BMCR BREST). H2877/18 22.9.18 WK, 2 MASTS SHOWING, IN 472538N, 025618W MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY. (BREST). - FNM 361/18. 5.7.19 POSN GIVEN AS 472530N, 025630W. (FRENCH NM 1201/19). NCA. H6948/20 29.9.20 LT BUOY REPLACED BY UNLIT G CONL BUOY. (PARIS NM 1755/20). - NM 1685/20. H2966/22 15.6.22 POSN NOW 472530N, 025630W. (PARIS NM 1576A & NM 1675A/21). - NM 1465/22. H2590/23 10.4.23 NOW STATED TO BE STRANDED WK. (PARIS NM 13 603 23). BR STD. H3477/24 19.5.24 NOW CHARTED AS DW IN 472534N, 025617W, BUOY MOVED ACCORDINGLY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H8812/30 2.1.31 NOW NDW IN 472537N, 025620W WITH BUOY CLOSE S. (PARIS NM 2755/30). - NM 99/31. H1250/31 2.3.31 NOW STATED TO BE DW. (PARIS NM 307/31). - NM 426/31. H3745/32 27.5.32 WK AND BUOY TO BE EXPUNGED. (PARIS NM 999/32). - NM 900/32. H5977/53 3.10.53 WK, LEAST DEPTH 17MTRS [9FMS 2FT], IN 472637.5N, 025650.5W. (PARIS NM 53 33 18). BR STD. 18.11.85 POSN NOW 472639.7N, 025644.2W. REFERRED TO AS 'FLORENCE'. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 2353. 13.9.88 WK, LEAST DEPTH 17MTRS, IN 472639.6N, 025644.2W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. BELIEVED TO BE DEBRIS OF FRENCH SS 'FLORENCE'. GEN DEPTH 18MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, NO.14572002). HH353/351/02 6.11.91 TO BE EXPUNGED. (BREST NM 91 43 17). AMENDED TO DEAD. POSSIBLY SAME WK AS [26465].
Last Amended Date Nov 6, 1991

Circumstances of loss

SUNK AFTER AN EXPLOSION. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, 1987)

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FAQ

Where is the FLORENCE wreck located?

The FLORENCE wreck is located at coordinates 47 26.602 N,2 56.817 W.

How deep is the FLORENCE and where exactly is it located?

The FLORENCE lies at a depth of about 17 meters and is located at coordinates 47 26.602 N,2 56.817 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLORENCE?

The seabed around the FLORENCE lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the FLORENCE sink?

The FLORENCE sank on Apr 17, 1918.

When was the wreck of the FLORENCE discovered?

The wreck of the FLORENCE was discovered in 1953.

What country did the FLORENCE belong to?

The FLORENCE belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the FLORENCE?

The FLORENCE is classified as a steam ship.

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