Florrieston (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Florrieston (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 26.058 N,5 10.036 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.434300
  • Longitude: -5.167267
Wreck Depth 61 m
Water Depth 85 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLORRIESTON (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 100.9 m
Width 14.4 m
Draught 7.5
Sonar Length 75
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 12
Orientation 15
Tonnage 3366
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1918
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2001
Original Source other
Surveying Details 20.4.18 SUNK IN 543000N, 051100W. (IDSA, 2ND OFFICER). 24.4.18 POSN 542800N, 051100W. (CO, HMS PC62). 27.4.18 SANK AT ONE IN 543000N, 051100W. (BOT, REPORT FROM 2ND OFFICER). 28.4.18 SANK IN 3 MINS 6M E HALF N FROM SOUTH ROCK LTV. (AP REPORT, MILFORD HAVEN). H109/45 9.5.45 POOR A/S CONTACT IN 542600N, 051012W. LENGTH 147FT, HEIGHT 48FT OR 44FT. TRACE OF OIL. (WESTERN APPROACHES LIST, SIGNAL 9.5.45. ESCORT GROUP 31). NCA. H2112/75 5.2.75 NOT FOUND BY HMS BEAGLE 1973 NOR HMS BULLDOG 1974. IN REGION OF IRREGULAR BOTTOM. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 51/74). NCA. NEVER CHARTED. HH208/400/04 30.9.99 LOCATED IN 5426.06N, 0509.96W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61.7 IN GEN DEPTH 75-90MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, SIGNAL DTD 29.10.99). - NM 4055/99. HH090/821/01 2.3.00 EXAM'D 25.9.99 IN 5426.067N, 0510.007W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61.7 IN GEN DEPTH 75-95MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 103MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.6MTRS. SEABED ROCK, COARSE SAND AND MUD BETWEEN THE RIDGES. NO DEBRIS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 821). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH208/400/05 18.4.01 LOCATED IN 5426.058N, 0510.036W [WGD]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61.8MTRS. (HMS ROEBUCK, SIGNAL DTD 2.4.01). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH090/821/01 13.7.01 EXAM'D 19.2.01 IN 5426.058N, 0510.036W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61.8 IN GEN DEPTH 71-78MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 75MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. DCS3 HT 12MTRS. LIES 015/195 DEGS. INTACT & UPRIGHT. (HMS ROEBUCK, HI 821). PROBABLY INVERTED. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 13, 2010

Circumstances of loss

EX- BATTERSEA BRIDGE. BUILT IN 1901 BY W GRAY & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W S MILLER & CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 268NHP FOR 9.5KNOTS. PASSAGE ALMERIA FOR THE CLYDE. TORPEDOED WITHOUT WARNING & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-91. NINETEEN MEN, INCLUDING THE CAPTAIN, WERE KILLED. (WW1 BMS UBOAT SINKINGS, WRECKSITE.EU & DODS).

General Comments

INTACT, ?INVERTED, ROCK OUTCROPS NEARBY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 26.058 N,5 10.036 W
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FAQ

Where is the FLORRIESTON (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The FLORRIESTON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 26.058 N,5 10.036 W.

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

The FLORRIESTON (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 61 meters and is located at coordinates 54 26.058 N,5 10.036 W.

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

The seabed around the FLORRIESTON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 85 meters deep.

When did the FLORRIESTON (PROBABLY) sink?

The FLORRIESTON (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 20, 1918.

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

The wreck of the FLORRIESTON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the FLORRIESTON (PROBABLY) belong to?

The FLORRIESTON (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FLORRIESTON (PROBABLY) carrying?

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

What was the tonnage of the FLORRIESTON (PROBABLY)?

The FLORRIESTON (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3366 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLORRIESTON (PROBABLY)?

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

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