Flores (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Flores (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 39.982 N,1 36.127 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.666367
  • Longitude: 1.602117
Wreck Depth 12.24 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLORES (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Sonar Length 21.23
Sonar Width 18.31
Shadow Height 5.72
Orientation 203
Tonnage 343
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 5, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 017.6,008.2,006.1,044
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0340/40 31.3.40 AGROUND AND APPARENTLY SANK LATER 2.5M WNW OF KENTISH KNOCK LTV. (C IN C NORE, 5.2.40). NCA. H0340/40 29.7.41 NO WRECK VISIBLE IN 514000N, 013700E. SEARCHED FOR AT LW BY HMS ROYAL EAGLE. NO SURFACE DISTURBANCE OBSERVED. (CAPTAIN M/S, SHEERNESS, 16.4.41). H2132/70 3.2.70 NOT FOUND. SONAR CONTACT IN VICINITY REMAINED UNEXAMINED. H3180/74 14.11.78 WK 10.2MTRS IN 513957N, 013614E [OGB] .(SOISS, SIGNAL DTD 6.11.78). BR STD. H2132/70 11.4.79 EXAM'D 25.10.78 IN 513958N, 013614E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.2 IN GEN DEPTH 13 MTRS. SCOUR 15.1MTRS. DCS3 HT NOT OBTAINED. LENGTH 30MTRS. LYING 100/280 DEG. (HMS ENTERPRISE). NFA. H6340/87 1.3.89 EXAM'D 27.8.88 IN 513957N, 013614E [OGB] USING COMPOUND HYPERFIX/TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.5 IN GEN DEPTH 13MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 14.7MTRS. NO DCS3 SHADOW OBTAINED. (NP 1016, HI 423). BR STD. 12.5.05 EUT POSN: 5139.982N, 0136.127E. NE 1975. RSDRA2024000221638 19.08.24 EXAM'D 12.4.2024; LOCATED IN 5139.982N, 0136.127E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.24MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. LENGTH 21.23MTRS, WIDTH 18.31MTRS, HEIGHT 5.72MTRS, ORIENTATION 203/023 DEGS. DEGRADED AND PARTLY BURIED. (HI 1803, CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, H525-14333). AMEND DW 12.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 18, 2024

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND AND TOOK IN WATER AFT. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND LATER SANK.

General Comments

DEGRADED AND PARTLY BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 39.982 N,1 36.127 E
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FAQ

Where is the FLORES (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The FLORES (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 39.982 N,1 36.127 E.

How deep is the FLORES (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FLORES (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 12.24 meters and is located at coordinates 51 39.982 N,1 36.127 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FLORES (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the FLORES (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the FLORES (PROBABLY) sink?

The FLORES (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 5, 1940.

When was the wreck of the FLORES (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FLORES (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the FLORES (PROBABLY) belong to?

The FLORES (PROBABLY) belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the FLORES (PROBABLY)?

The FLORES (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 343 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLORES (PROBABLY)?

The FLORES (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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