Franziska Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Franziska Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 28.179 N,2 27.622 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.469650
  • Longitude: -2.460367
Wreck Depth 48 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRANZISKA
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 62.5 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 59
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 7.9
Orientation 29
Tonnage 669
Tonnage Type net
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 25, 1889
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2923/83 4.1.85 WK EXAM'D 23.7.84 IN 502809N, 022733W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 56MTRS. DCS3 HT 10MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 50MTRS, BEAM ABOUT 7MTRS. LYING 010/190DEGS, UPRIGHT AND INTACT, WITH BOWS S. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 202). CHART AS WK 42MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/10 8.9.95 THIS IS THE WRECK OF THE SS 'FRANCISKA', IDENTIFIED BY THE BELL. UPRIGHT IN 58MTRS AND STANDS 3MTRS HIGH. (A DUNSTER). NCA. HH091/154/01 & SEP 2010/000005843 29.12.09 LOCATED 28.2.09 IN 5028.179N, 0227.622W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 48.07 IN GEN DEPTH 55.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 59MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS, HT 7.85MTRS. LIES 029/209 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). INTACT. AMEND WK 48MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 10.11.14 NAMED AS FRANZISKA IN BOT CASUALTY RETURNS FOR 1889 AND IN THE TIMES DTD 26.2.1889. (S CANT, ENGLISH HERITAGE, EMAIL DTD 7.11.14). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 10, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1882, OWNED BY AUGUST SARTORI. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH THE BARQUE 'HONOR'.

General Comments

UPRIGHT AND INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the FRANZISKA wreck located?

The FRANZISKA wreck is located at coordinates 50 28.179 N,2 27.622 W.

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

The FRANZISKA lies at a depth of about 48 meters and is located at coordinates 50 28.179 N,2 27.622 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FRANZISKA?

The seabed around the FRANZISKA lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the FRANZISKA sink?

The FRANZISKA sank on Feb 25, 1889.

When was the wreck of the FRANZISKA discovered?

The wreck of the FRANZISKA was discovered in 1985.

What country did the FRANZISKA belong to?

The FRANZISKA belonged to DE.

What cargo was the FRANZISKA carrying?

The FRANZISKA was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the FRANZISKA?

The FRANZISKA had a tonnage of 669 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRANZISKA?

The FRANZISKA is classified as a steam ship.

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