Flying Falcon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Flying falcon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		10 58 N,51 10 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 10.966667
  • Longitude: 51.166667
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLYING FALCON
Type bulk carrier
Flag MT
Length 192 m
Width 29.6 m
Draught 11.9
Tonnage 24955
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 6, 1992
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Aug 11, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

Historical wreck record for the Flying Falcon vessel, formerly located at coordinates 10.58N, 51.10E off the coast of Ras Binnah in the Guardafui Channel region. The Flying Falcon was reported aground in July 1992 in general water depths of 11 to 13 meters. Following salvage complications and crew abandonment, the wreckage was later confirmed as removed. Records indicate the wreck was salvaged and arrived for demolition in June 1994. The Flying Falcon is no longer present at this location, and the obstruction has been deleted from nautical charts.

Surveying Details

HH470/430/01 6.7.92 AGROUND ABOUT 10M S OF RAS BINNAH IN 105000N, 510100E. (LLOYDS VOL.288). [SUPPLIED GEOG COORDS PLOT ABOUT 6M INSHORE], 10M S OF RAS BINNAH GIVES: 505900N, 510730E APPROX. NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH470/430/01 16.7.92 AGROUND IN 105800N, 511000E, IN GEN DEPTHS 11-13MTRS. NEEDS TO BE DISCHARGED OF CARGO BEFORE REFLOATING. LOCAL OFFICIALS REFUSE TO PERMIT SALVAGE OPS TO COMMENCE. ABANDONED BY CREW. (LLOYDS VOL.289). CHART AS ST. - NM 2315/92. 31.5.03 WK REMOVED, AND ARRIVED ALANG 10.6.94 FOR DEMOLITION. (LLOYDS VOL.296). STILL SHOWN ON RUSSIAN 42080 [JUN'98 EDN CORRECT TO 24.11.01]. AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, ON PASSAGE FROM BANGKOK FOR LISBON. RAN AGROUND DURING GALE-FORCE 9-10. NEEDS TO BE DISCHARGED OF CARGO BEFORE REFLOATING. LOCAL OFFICIALS REFUSE TO PERMIT SALVAGE OPS TO COMMENCE. ABANDONED BY CREW. EVENTUALLY MOVED TO ALANG FOR DEMOLITION IN JUN'94. (LLOYDS VOL'S. 288, 289 & 296).

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FAQ

Where is the FLYING FALCON wreck located?

The FLYING FALCON wreck is located at coordinates 10 58 N,51 10 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FLYING FALCON?

The seabed around the FLYING FALCON lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the FLYING FALCON sink?

The FLYING FALCON sank on Jun 6, 1992.

When was the wreck of the FLYING FALCON discovered?

The wreck of the FLYING FALCON was discovered in 1992.

What country did the FLYING FALCON belong to?

The FLYING FALCON belonged to MT.

What cargo was the FLYING FALCON carrying?

The FLYING FALCON was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the FLYING FALCON?

The FLYING FALCON had a tonnage of 24955 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLYING FALCON?

The FLYING FALCON is classified as a bulk carrier.

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