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 |
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| 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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