France Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
France Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 27.132 N,3 2.094 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.452200
  • Longitude: -3.034900
Wreck Depth 18 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRANCE
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag FR
Length 165.8 m
Width 26.8 m
Draught 8.8
Orientation 75
Tonnage 23120
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 26, 1922
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5685/22 5.9.22 DW IN 472710N, 030212W MARKED BY G CONL BUOYS E & W, & 4.5FMS ROCK ALSO. (PARIS NM 58 1165 22). - NM 1490/22. H2237/23 23.3.23 G PILLAR BUOY LAID 114.3DEG, 5.6C FROM LA SEIGNOUSE LT. (PARIS NM 33 567 23). - NM 510/23. H2590/23 23.4.23 NOW ST MARKED BY G SPINDLE BUOY NE ONLY. (PARIS NM). - NM 648/23. H6606/27 17.10.27 FOUND TO BE STRANDED. - NM 1848/27. H935/36 7.2.36 DEMOLITION IN PROGRESS. (PARIS NM 5 286(T) 36). TNM ISSUED. H4497/38 16.5.40 TNM TO REMAIN. (PARIS HYDRO). NCA. H935/36 27.7.40 TNM CANCELLED. (PARIS HYDRO). TNM CANCELLED. - NM 1844/40. H935/36 24.6.57 AMEND TO WK 17.8MTRS. (PARIS NM 57 14 15). - NM 1358/57. 13.6.80 SHOWN AS DWP 18MTRS (EPAVE DE LA FRANCE) ON FRENCH 5352. 15.11.85 WK 18MTRS IN 472712.2N, 030203.7W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 21MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). 27.2.89 POSN ACCURACY 500MTRS [NOT PA]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987). 26.9.96 SHOWN IN 472711.5N, 030200W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7141 [1995 EDN]. NC 2357. 12.2.07 SHOWN AS WK 18MTRS IN 4727.132N, 0302.094W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7141 [2ND EDN 2006, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2357.
Last Amended Date Jul 27, 2017

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND DURING EXERCISE DUE TO FAULTY CHARTS.

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FAQ

Where is the FRANCE wreck located?

The FRANCE wreck is located at coordinates 47 27.132 N,3 2.094 W.

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

The FRANCE lies at a depth of about 18 meters and is located at coordinates 47 27.132 N,3 2.094 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FRANCE?

The seabed around the FRANCE lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the FRANCE sink?

The FRANCE sank on Aug 26, 1922.

When was the wreck of the FRANCE discovered?

The wreck of the FRANCE was discovered in 1922.

What country did the FRANCE belong to?

The FRANCE belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the FRANCE?

The FRANCE had a tonnage of 23120 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRANCE?

The FRANCE is classified as a cruiser (merchant).

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