Wild Flower Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Wild flower Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 55.035 N,0 44.901 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.917250
  • Longitude: 0.748350
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name WILD FLOWER
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 12.2 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Dec 3, 2013

Simplified Wreck Survey

Wreck details for the vessel Wild Flower located off the coast of East Sussex in the English Channel at coordinates 50 55.035 N, 0 44.901 E. This underwater obstruction consists of a small vessel under 15 tons that sank in 1981. Although originally recorded as a navigation hazard marked by a buoy, follow-up surveys conducted in 2013 using multibeam sonar and magnetometer technology failed to locate any structural remains on the seabed. The site is currently classified as dead and non-dangerous to maritime navigation.

Surveying Details

H1270/81 20.10.81 SUNK IN PA 505500N, 004500E [OGB]. MARKED BY FL DHAN BUOY. NO DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (DOVER CG, TLX DTD 17.10.81). UNDER 15TONS. FOR FILING ONLY. 3.12.13 NOT LOCATED 12.8.13 USING M/B & MAGENTOMETER. (EGS, HI 1312). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

REPD ABANDONED & SUNK. (DOVER CG).

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FAQ

Where is the WILD FLOWER wreck located?

The WILD FLOWER wreck is located at coordinates 50 55.035 N,0 44.901 E.

When was the wreck of the WILD FLOWER discovered?

The wreck of the WILD FLOWER was discovered in 1981.

What country did the WILD FLOWER belong to?

The WILD FLOWER belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the WILD FLOWER?

The WILD FLOWER is classified as a fishing vessel.

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