Fylrix Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Fylrix Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 21.07 N,4 7.551 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.351167
  • Longitude: -4.125850
Wreck Depth -1.2 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FYLRIX
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 61.9 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 65.9
Sonar Width 12.5
Shadow Height 5.5
Orientation 130
Tonnage 637
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo sawdust/wood chips,stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1984
Original Detection Year 1984
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Markers G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.6S, 60MTRS W.
Surveying Details H4979/72 12.12.84 LYING IN 502105N, 040730W. UNCOVERS AT HALF-TIDE. MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.6S, 10MTRS W OF WK. PLYMNAVWARN 051/84). 13.12.84 SHOULD BE SALVAGED SOON. NO NEED FOR GENERAL NM AS YET. (AQHM PLYMOUTH, TELECON). NCA YET. H4979/72 19.2.85 CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL, 8.2.85). H2697/85 9.4.85 WK NOW OWNED BY PR EUROSALVE. (LL, 21.3.85). H2697/85 25.2.86 WK, 72.7MTRS LONG, LIES E/W CENTRED ON 502104N, 040728W [OGB]. DRIES 3MTRS. MARKED BY SMALL GREEN CON. BUOY, FL G 6S, LAID IN 502102N, 040732W. (PLYMOUTH PORT SURVEY TEAM HN 4/86). CHART AS STP IN 502104N, 040728W [OGB], LENGTH 72.7MTRS, ORIENTATED E/W, LEGEND DRIES 3MTRS, WITH G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.6S, 100MTRS SW. - NM 721/86. H2697/85 11.8.88 WK TO BE GRADUALLY REDUCED AND REMOVED, USING EXPLOSIVES, BY PLYMOUTH OCEAN PROJECTS, FORT BOVISAND. DIVING ON WRECK BANNED DURING THIS PROCESS. (PLYMOUTH LOCAL NM 20/88). PLYMOUTH LOCAL NMS 13/89 AND 14/91 REPEAT ABOVE. NCA. HH234/440/02 10.1.95 WK BEING DISMANTLED AS NOTED ABOVE. (PLYMOUTH LOCAL NM 12/95). NCA. 7.8.06 LOCATED IN 5021.070N, 0407.548W [WGD] USING DGPS. THIS IS SOME 65MTRS S OF THE CHARTED POSN. MIN DEPTH BY M/B DRIES 2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS. (HM TRAINING GROUP VIA SEABED DATA CENTRE, EMAIL DTD 4.8.06). AMEND POSN OF STP. BR STD. SEP 2006/000384693 27.10.06 SHOWN WITH CENTRE AT 5021.070N, 0407.551W [WGD]. LYING NW/SE, MINIMUM DEPTH DRIES 2MTRS AT THE SE END AT 5021.066N, 0407.532W [WGD] ON JENNYCLIFF BAY SURVEY DTD JULY 2006. AMEND STF DRIES 2MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 5277(P)/06. SEP 2015/000179214 19.8.15 EXAM'D 6.8.15, IN 5021.065N, 0407.535W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH DRIES 1.07MTRS. LENGTH 65.9MTRS, WIDTH 27.3MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS. (HMS GLEANER, HI 1469). AMEND STF DRIES 1.1MTRS. 21.9.15 EXAM'D 15.6.15, IN 5021.065N, 0407.535W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH DRIES 1.06MTRS. LENGTH 65.9MTRS, WIDTH 12.5MTRS, HT 5.5MTRS. (HMS GLEANER, HI 1469). AMEND STF DRIES 1.1MTRS. SEP 2020/000044845 3.3.20 EXAM'D 24.9.19, IN 5021.063N, 0407.537W [WGD]. LEAST S/B DEPTH DRIES 1.2MTRS. NFS (ROYAL NAVY). AMEND STF DRIES 1.2MTRS.
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2020
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Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1962 BY NV SCHPSW 'APPINGEDAM', APPINGEDAM. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HIGHSEAS LTD. PASSAGE DEAN QUARRY, NEAR PORTHOUSTOCK, SOUTH CORNWALL FOR LONDON. CARGO SHIFTED DURING SEVERE GALE OFF EDDYSTONE. WAS ESCORTED INTO PLYMOUTH SOUND AND ANCHORED IN JENNYCLIFFE BAY, WHERE SHE CAPSIZED AND SANK. NO LIVES LOST. (MSD).

General Comments

BROKEN IN TWO, BOWS WNW

Limits: features shown as areas and not points

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 21.07 N,4 7.551 W
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FAQ

Where is the FYLRIX wreck located?

The FYLRIX wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.07 N,4 7.551 W.

How deep is the FYLRIX and where exactly is it located?

The FYLRIX lies at a depth of about -1.2 meters and is located at coordinates 50 21.07 N,4 7.551 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FYLRIX?

The seabed around the FYLRIX lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the FYLRIX sink?

The FYLRIX sank on Nov 22, 1984.

When was the wreck of the FYLRIX discovered?

The wreck of the FYLRIX was discovered in 1984.

What country did the FYLRIX belong to?

The FYLRIX belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FYLRIX carrying?

The FYLRIX was carrying sawdust/wood chips,stone.

What was the tonnage of the FYLRIX?

The FYLRIX had a tonnage of 637 tons.

What type of wreck is the FYLRIX?

The FYLRIX is classified as a motor vessel.

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