Annie Francis (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Annie francis (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 21.496 N,1 32.197 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.358267
  • Longitude: -1.536617
Wreck Depth 90 m
Water Depth 94 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ANNIE FRANCIS (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 9.1 m
Sonar Length 11.5
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 67
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 9, 1997
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jun 25, 2009

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck site of the vessel possibly identified as ANNIE FRANCIS located off the coast of the Shetland Islands. The wreck lies at the precise coordinates 60 21.496 N, 1 32.197 W. Survey data confirms the obstruction is situated in a general water depth of 94 meters with a least multibeam depth of 90.91 meters. The structural dimensions of the wreck are 11.5 meters in length, 9 meters in width, and 3 meters in height, oriented on a 067/247 degree axis. The site shows no signs of scour or magnetic anomaly. This wreck is the only contact identified in the immediate vicinity and is confirmed via DGPS positioning.

Surveying Details

HH270/430/02 10.9.97 HH270/430/02 10.9.97 SANK IN 602200N, 013200W [OGB]. (MRCC SHETLAND, FAX DTD 9.7.97). INS AS WK PA 90MTRS. BR STD. 16.1.04 16.1.04 EUT POSN: 6021.967N, 0132.114W. NE 3281. HH091/247/01 25.6.09 HH091/247/01 25.6.09 LOCATED IN 6021.4964N, 0132.1974W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 90.91 IN GEN DEPTH 94MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 11.5MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 3MTRS. LIES 067/247 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. THE ONLY CONTACT IN THIS VICINITY, POSSIBLY THIS VESSEL. (NETSURVEY, HI 1247). AMEND WK 90MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL SANK. CREW OF 3 RECOVERED. (MRCC SHETLAND)

General Comments

SINGLE CONTACT

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FAQ

Where is the ANNIE FRANCIS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ANNIE FRANCIS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 60 21.496 N,1 32.197 W.

How deep is the ANNIE FRANCIS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ANNIE FRANCIS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 90 meters and is located at coordinates 60 21.496 N,1 32.197 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ANNIE FRANCIS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ANNIE FRANCIS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 94 meters deep.

When did the ANNIE FRANCIS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ANNIE FRANCIS (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 9, 1997.

When was the wreck of the ANNIE FRANCIS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ANNIE FRANCIS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1997.

What country did the ANNIE FRANCIS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ANNIE FRANCIS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ANNIE FRANCIS (POSSIBLY)?

The ANNIE FRANCIS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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