Floride (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Floride (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 3.73 N,2 23.47 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.062167
  • Longitude: 2.391167
Wreck Depth 0.3 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLORIDE (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Tonnage 7030
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 1, 1939
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers UNLIT N CARDINAL BUOY CLOSE NW
Surveying Details H1132/40 3.4.40 STRANDED IN 510347N, 022332E OR 020 DEG, 1.4M FROM DUNKIRK LT. (FRENCH NM). - NM 859/40. H603/47 28.3.47 AMEND TO DW. (FRENCH NM 4992/46). AMENDED TO DW. - NM 818/47. 7.3.77 SHOWN AS DW ON FRENCH 6500 [1976 EDN]. NCA. 7.11.88 DANGEROUS WK IN 510347N, 022333E [+/-100MTRS] IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. REFERRED TO AS BRITISH SS MALLE. (FRENCH WK NO. 21612102). AMENDED TO DWPA. BR STD. 16.5.89 AMENDED TO DW. NE 1350. HH351/410/03 27.1.99 NOW WK 0.6MTR IN 5103.78N, 0223.55E [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 98 52 10). BR STD. HH351/410/04 1.11.00 NOW WK 0.1MTR IN 5103.78N, 0223.55E [EUR]. (AVURNAV LOCAL CHERBOURG 1420/00). BR STD. 7.9.06 GREEN PILLAR BUOY SHOWN IN 5103.752N, 0223.423E [WGD] ON BA 1350 [MAR 03 EDN]. SEP 2006/000378731 7.9.06 GREEN PILLAR BUOY TO THE NW OF THE WK REPLACED BY UNLIT N CARDINAL BUOY. (FRENCH NM 33/04/06). - NM 4532/06. SEP 2008/000008644 6.3.08 WK 0.3MTRS SHOWN IN 5103.730N, 0223.47E [WGD], WITH IRREGULAR SHAPED D/L EXTENDING WESTWARDS TO THE POSN OF BUOY CLOSE NW, SHOWN ON FRENCH 7057 [06 EDN]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 16, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY MAGNETIC MINE WHILE ON PASSAGE DUNKIRK TO ANTWERP.(R VERPOORTE). ON PASSAGE DUNKIRK TO NORTH AMERICA WITH CARGO 3000 TONS SODIUM SULPHATE. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 3.73 N,2 23.47 E
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FAQ

Where is the FLORIDE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The FLORIDE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 3.73 N,2 23.47 E.

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

The FLORIDE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 0.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 3.73 N,2 23.47 E.

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

The seabed around the FLORIDE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the FLORIDE (PROBABLY) sink?

The FLORIDE (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 1, 1939.

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

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

What country did the FLORIDE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The FLORIDE (PROBABLY) belonged to FR.

What cargo was the FLORIDE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The FLORIDE (PROBABLY) was carrying chemicals,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the FLORIDE (PROBABLY)?

The FLORIDE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 7030 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLORIDE (PROBABLY)?

The FLORIDE (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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