Floride (Possibly) Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
| Status |
Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
|
Floride (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 4.033 N,2 23.12 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.067217
- Longitude: 2.385333
|
| Wreck Depth |
6.8 m
|
| Water Depth |
11 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
FLORIDE (POSSIBLY) |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
FR |
| Tonnage |
7030 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Dec 1, 1939
|
| Original Detection Year |
1945 |
| Last Detection Year |
1980 |
| Original Source |
national HO/authority charts |
| Markers |
'E1' G PILLAR LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.6S, CONE TOPMARK |
| Last Amended Date |
Jul 17, 2017 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
UK Hydrographic Office wreck details for the potential wreck of the vessel Floride located at coordinates 51 4.033 N, 2 23.12 E in the English Channel near the European coast. Historical survey records from 1945 to 1980 document the underwater obstruction starting as a sounding, marked by various navigational buoys including red and green horizontal band cans and pillar light buoys flashing group lights, and later classified as a submerged wreck with a depth of 6.8 meters or 22 feet. The wreck position and status were updated across British, French, and German nautical charts before being officially deleted and recorded as dead in 1980.
Surveying Details
H2420/45 11.6.45 ST SHOWN IN 510406N, 022309E ON GERMAN CHART. - NM 1599/45. H6326/46 8.2.47 MARKED BY R AND G HORIZONTAL BAND CAN BUOY GPFL(2)G WITH A SQUARE TOP MARK. (PARIS NM 4800/46). - NM 275/47. H603/47 28.3.47 AMEND TO DW. (PARIS NM 4992/46). - NM 818/47. H6740/48 10.12.48 WK 6.7MTRS [22FT] SHOWN ON FRENCH 5487. - NM 2619/48. 1.10.57 AMEND TO WK 3FMS 4FT [6.7MTRS]. LT BUOY NOW R CAN GPFL(2)R.1S CLOSE NNW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1352. H7304/53 5.3.58 DELETED ON BA 1872 ONLY TO ALLOW INSERTION OF SHOALER WK CLOSE E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 3106/57. H733/58 11.8.58 POSN SLIGHTLY AMENDED ON FRENCH 5487. NE 323. H7304/53 17.5.62 RAREFL ADDED TO BUOY. (OSTEND NM 7/60/62). - NM 1088/62. H1982/63 12.6.63 BUOY LT DESCRIPTION AMENDED TO GPFL(2)R.6S. (PARIS NM 63/17/15). BR STD. 4.12.74 NOW WK 6.8MTRS IN 510405.5N, 022312E [EUR] WITH LT BUOY 1 CABLE NNW. NC 1352. 12.11.76 BUOY AMENDED TO G PILLAR LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.6S WITH CONE TOPMARK NUMBERED E1, TO AGREE WITH IALA SYSTEM. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 1352. 28.3.78 SHOWN AS WK 6.8MTRS ON FRENCH 6500 [LARGEST SCALE]. NC 1350. H3216/72 28.5.80 DELETED. (BREST NM 80/17/36). AMENDED TO DEAD. - NM 1213/80.
Circumstances of loss
MINED. (WW2SL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 4.033 N,2 23.12 E
Floride (Possibly) on Wreck Map
Floride (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map
FAQ
Where is the FLORIDE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?
The FLORIDE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 4.033 N,2 23.12 E.
How deep is the FLORIDE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?
The FLORIDE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 6.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 4.033 N,2 23.12 E.
How deep is the seabed around the FLORIDE (POSSIBLY)?
The seabed around the FLORIDE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 11 meters deep.
When did the FLORIDE (POSSIBLY) sink?
The FLORIDE (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 1, 1939.
When was the wreck of the FLORIDE (POSSIBLY) discovered?
The wreck of the FLORIDE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.
What country did the FLORIDE (POSSIBLY) belong to?
The FLORIDE (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.
What was the tonnage of the FLORIDE (POSSIBLY)?
The FLORIDE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 7030 tons.
What type of wreck is the FLORIDE (POSSIBLY)?
The FLORIDE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.