Florence (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Florence (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 2.01 N,4 50.068 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.033500
  • Longitude: -4.834467
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLORENCE (POSSIBLY)
Type coaster
Flag GB
Length 45.7 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 268
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 22, 1889
Original Detection Year 1889
Last Detection Year 1996
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS OFF CALF OF MAN. (DODS). POSN 540200N, 045000W FOR FILING ONLY. H2112/75 22.1.76 H2112/75 22.1.76 NOT SEARCHED FOR. OUTSIDE SURVEY AREA. (HMS FOX 1975, HI 43/75). 10.9.96 10.9.96 KNOWN TO BE WK [7394]. AMENDED TO DEAD. HH090/706/01 18.9.96 HH090/706/01 18.9.96 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. (GARDLINE, HI 706). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 8, 2007

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1882 BY TB SEATH & CO, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SS FLORENCE CO LTD. (MACK & SONS). SINGLE SHAFT, COMPOUND ENGINES, 56HP. MACHINERY BY W KING & CO, GLASGOW. PASSAGE GARSTON FOR BELFAST. FOUNDERED. ONE MAN RECOVERED, NINE LOST. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

See Also: 7394

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FAQ

Where is the FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 2.01 N,4 50.068 W.

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

The seabed around the FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 22, 1889.

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

The wreck of the FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1889.

What country did the FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the FLORENCE (POSSIBLY)?

The FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 268 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLORENCE (POSSIBLY)?

The FLORENCE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a coaster.

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