Frances Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Frances Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 41.417 N,0 18.511 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.690283
  • Longitude: 0.308517
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRANCES
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 20
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 28, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.8.72 3.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 10MILES NE OF SPURN POINT. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN 534124N, 001837E APPROX, FOR FILING ONLY. H3805/72 28.2.78 H3805/72 28.2.78 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 SEARCH. (SOISS, HI 54/77). AMEND DEAD. NCA. 6.9.13 6.9.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2010

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY U-BOAT. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST).

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FAQ

Where is the FRANCES wreck located?

The FRANCES wreck is located at coordinates 53 41.417 N,0 18.511 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRANCES?

The seabed around the FRANCES lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the FRANCES sink?

The FRANCES sank on Jun 28, 1917.

When was the wreck of the FRANCES discovered?

The wreck of the FRANCES was discovered in 1917.

What country did the FRANCES belong to?

The FRANCES belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FRANCES?

The FRANCES had a tonnage of 20 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRANCES?

The FRANCES is classified as a trawler.