Francis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Francis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 18.317 N,4 16.6 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.305283
  • Longitude: 4.276667
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRANCIS
Type inshore vessel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1969
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S, CAN TOPMARK CLOSE SW
Surveying Details H3100/68 11.9.68 DW MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S, CAN TOPMARK CLOSE SW, IN 511819N, 041636E [EUR]. POSN IS THAT OF THE BUOY ON THE SW SIDE OF THE WK. (HAGUE TNM 1428/68) NCA YET. 22.5.69 WK LIFTED & BUOY REMOVED. (ANTWERP NM 10/88/69) AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 29, 2006
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 18.317 N,4 16.6 E
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FAQ

Where is the FRANCIS wreck located?

The FRANCIS wreck is located at coordinates 51 18.317 N,4 16.6 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRANCIS?

The seabed around the FRANCIS lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FRANCIS discovered?

The wreck of the FRANCIS was discovered in 1968.

What type of wreck is the FRANCIS?

The FRANCIS is classified as a inshore vessel.