Where is the FRANS wreck located?

The FRANS wreck is located at coordinates 51 29 N,3 12 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRANS?

The seabed around the FRANS lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

The FRANS sank on Oct 12, 1977.

The wreck of the FRANS was discovered in 1977.

The FRANS is classified as a tug.

Field	Value
Wreck Category	dangerous wreck
Status	Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Frans Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM)	51 29 N,3 12 E
Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees	Latitude: 51.483333 Longitude: 3.200000
Water Depth	9 m
Water Level Effect	always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum	Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name	FRANS
Type	tug
Conspic Visual	not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar	not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk	Oct 12, 1977
Original Detection Year	1977
Last Detection Year	2004
Original Source	Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details	13.10.77 SUNK IN 512900N, 031200E APPROX POSN. (LL 13.10.77). NCA. 14.10.04 NOT SHOWN ON BA 1874 [INT 1474] [6TH EDN OCT'04, LARGEST SCALE REPRODUCTION]. AMEND FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date	Feb 27, 2019

TUG SUNK 35 MILES SW OF HOEK OF HOLLAND. 4 CREW RESCUED. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 29 N,3 12 E

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