The Floristan was built in 1928 for the Strick Line by Redhead & Sons of South Shields. She was 514 feet in length and had a weight of 5478 tons. On the 15th January, 1942 the Folristan left Manchester and was heading to the Persian Gulf with a mixed cargo of tanks, jeeps, railway axles, wine, mail and bullion. The precise details of the wrecking are not known but whilst waiting for the rest of the convoy the Floristan became stranded at Kilchiaran Bay. At this time no real concern was shown but within a few days her back had been broken on the reef. Some salvage work was done and 98 bags of mail and some of the bullion were saved.

The wreck today : The Floristan now lies across the openning to Kilchiaran Bay and is well broken up but she is in shallow water with the majority of the wreck in 12 metres. Due to the fact that she lies in shallow water means that a good long dive can be had and she is worth it as there is lots if interesting thing to see and there is also goodies still to be had. On the main part of the wreck, you can still find the remains of the tanks and jeeps and the ships boilers. The dive can be done at most states of the tide and at a push can be done from the shore but being 500 yards off shore it is easier with a boat.