Francis Robert Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Francis robert Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 5.523 N,1 41.638 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.092050
  • Longitude: 1.693967
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRANCIS ROBERT
Type smack
Flag GB
Tonnage 44
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 28, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jan 9, 1992

Simplified Wreck Survey

Underwater wreck Francis Robert located at coordinates 53 5.523 N, 1 41.638 E approximately 8 miles northeast of North Haileborough Light in the North Sea. The historic shipwreck sank in 1918 and was later classified as a non-dangerous wreck with a least depth of 20.0 meters. A disproving search conducted in 1992 failed to locate the obstruction leading to a recommendation to expunge it from nautical charts.

Surveying Details

H4372/18 SUNK IN POSN 8 MILES NE OF N HAIBOROUGH LT. (CUSTOMS, LOWESTOFT, 1918). H4282/26 14.10.26 INS NDW (PA) (1918) IN 530530N, 014145E. H456/58 21.8.59 AMEND TO NDW(PA). NC 106. 11.5.72 AMEND TO USC(PA) 20.0MTRS. NC 106. 4.7.72 SHOWN ON DANISH FISHING CHART 5300 [1965]. HH090/524/01 9.1.92 NOT FOUND DURING DISPROVING SEARCH. RECOMMEND EXPUNGE. (LAND & MARINE, HI 525). - NM 387/92.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the FRANCIS ROBERT wreck located?

The FRANCIS ROBERT wreck is located at coordinates 53 5.523 N,1 41.638 E.

How deep is the FRANCIS ROBERT and where exactly is it located?

The FRANCIS ROBERT lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 53 5.523 N,1 41.638 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRANCIS ROBERT?

The seabed around the FRANCIS ROBERT lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the FRANCIS ROBERT sink?

The FRANCIS ROBERT sank on Jul 28, 1918.

When was the wreck of the FRANCIS ROBERT discovered?

The wreck of the FRANCIS ROBERT was discovered in 1918.

What country did the FRANCIS ROBERT belong to?

The FRANCIS ROBERT belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FRANCIS ROBERT?

The FRANCIS ROBERT had a tonnage of 44 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRANCIS ROBERT?

The FRANCIS ROBERT is classified as a smack.

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