Floriestan Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Floriestan Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
55 45.145 N,6 28.557 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 55.752417
- Longitude: -6.475950
|
| Wreck Depth |
3 m
|
| Water Depth |
15 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
FLORIESTAN |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
126.5 m |
| Width |
16.5 m |
| Draught |
8.5 |
| Tonnage |
5478 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
vehicles,general and mixed goods
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 20, 1942
|
| Original Detection Year |
1942 |
| Last Detection Year |
1982 |
| Original Source |
other |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 25, 1982 |
Simplified Wreck Survey
The wreck of the FLORIESTAN is an underwater obstruction located off the coast of the Inner Hebrides, specifically situated near the entrance to Kilchiaran Bay on the west coast of the Isle of Islay, Scotland. The wreck is positioned at coordinates 55 45.145 N, 6 28.557 W. This maritime site is recorded as a badly broken-up vessel lying in a general depth of approximately 15 meters. The most prominent structural features are the ship boilers, which rise to within 3 meters of the surface at low water. The wreckage is historically significant for its scattered cargo, which includes railway wagons, tank parts, and extensive amounts of copper wire. While historical survey data previously listed the wreck as a 3-meter danger, subsequent maritime inspections have noted that the site is difficult to access due to shallow water conditions. This underwater obstruction remains a known feature for nautical charting and local navigation, categorized as a well-broken wreck site.
Surveying Details
H1288/75 10.11.75 H1288/75 10.11.75 SHOWN PLOTTED IN 554509N, 062812W ON CHART CUTTING 3116. (P SELLARS DTD 10.10.75). NCA. H1270/75 17.11.82 H1270/75 17.11.82 LIES VERY BADLY BROKEN UP ON N SIDE OF ENTRANCE TO KILCHIARAN BAY. BOILERS ARE HIGHEST PART COMING TO WITHIN 3MTRS OF SURFACE AT LW. RAILWAY WAGONS, PARTS OF TANK, & MUCH COPPER WIRE SEEN IN WRECKAGE. LIES IN GEN DEPTH OF +15MTRS, IN 554509N, 062830W. (EXERCISE SCOOBIE SNOOP, 3-17.9.82, REPORT). CHART AS WK PA 3MTRS. BR STD. 28.1.13 28.1.13 NOT LOCATED. AREA TOO SHALLOW FOR ACCESS. (NETSURVEY, HI 1362). NCA.
Circumstances of loss
RAN AGROUND IN FOG APPROX 6M N OF ORSAY LT, NEAR KILCHIARON [KILCHEARAN] BAY, WHILST EN-ROUTE MANCHESTER TO PERSIAN GULF. BUILT IN 1928 BY J REDHEAD & SONS, S SHIELDS.
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55 45.145 N,6 28.557 W
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FAQ
Where is the FLORIESTAN wreck located?
The FLORIESTAN wreck is located at coordinates 55 45.145 N,6 28.557 W.
How deep is the FLORIESTAN and where exactly is it located?
The FLORIESTAN lies at a depth of about 3 meters and is located at coordinates 55 45.145 N,6 28.557 W.
How deep is the seabed around the FLORIESTAN?
The seabed around the FLORIESTAN lies at approximately 15 meters deep.
When did the FLORIESTAN sink?
The FLORIESTAN sank on Jan 20, 1942.
When was the wreck of the FLORIESTAN discovered?
The wreck of the FLORIESTAN was discovered in 1942.
What country did the FLORIESTAN belong to?
The FLORIESTAN belonged to GB.
What cargo was the FLORIESTAN carrying?
The FLORIESTAN was carrying vehicles,general and mixed goods.
What was the tonnage of the FLORIESTAN?
The FLORIESTAN had a tonnage of 5478 tons.
What type of wreck is the FLORIESTAN?
The FLORIESTAN is classified as a steam ship.