Franciska Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Franciska Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 51.541 N,8 5.226 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.859017
  • Longitude: 8.087100
Wreck Depth 11.4 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRANCISKA
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1937
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H8512/37 30.12.37 DW IN 535139N, 080516E WITH SPAR BUOY. (BERLIN NM 5576/37) BA 3346. H8512/37 27.1.38 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 7.9MTRS [4FMS 2FT]. (BERLIN NM 188/38) BR STD. H1656/46 2.5.46 NOW MARKED BY G BUOY WITH E TOPMARK. (HAMBURG NM 51/46) - NM 1416/46. H1656/46 7.11.51 SWEPT CLEAR AT 7.3MTRS [4FMS] IN 535136N, 080508E. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (HAMBURG NM 2791/51) - NM 2079/51. H8039/48 3.11.65 POSN NOW FOUL. (HAMBURG NM 3513/65) - NM 2020/65. 17.8.15 SHOWN AS SW 11.4MTRS IN 5351.541N, 0805.226E [WGD] ON DE421030. (EDN 25.3, DTD 7.8.15). AMEND SW 11.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 25, 2019
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FAQ

Where is the FRANCISKA wreck located?

The FRANCISKA wreck is located at coordinates 53 51.541 N,8 5.226 E.

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

The FRANCISKA lies at a depth of about 11.4 meters and is located at coordinates 53 51.541 N,8 5.226 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRANCISKA?

The seabed around the FRANCISKA lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FRANCISKA discovered?

The wreck of the FRANCISKA was discovered in 1937.