Fraser Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Fraser Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 45.233 N,1 31.32 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.753883
  • Longitude: 1.522000
Wreck Depth 11 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRASER
Type tug
Flag GB
Tonnage 310
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 17, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1953
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H5495/17 10.9.17 WK IN 504515N, 013115E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H7386/18 10.12.18 POSN 504510N, 013120E (FRENCH WRECK LIST). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. H7143/19 17.9.19 NOW CHARTED AS WK 4FMS IN 504518N, 013124E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H35/20 2.1.20 LT BUOY FR 100MTRS SW OF WRECK. (BOULOGNE NM). BR STD. H896/20 4.2.20 LT BUOY REPORTED TO HAVE DISAPPEARED. (TEL BOULOGNE). H6343/20 8.9.20 POSN OF BUOY AMENDED TO 504513N, 013111E [POSN UNRELIABLE). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H2961/22 18.5.22 AMEND POSN OF WRECK TO 504518N, 013125E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H415/23 16.1.23 WRECK HAS BEEN RAISED. DELETE SYMBOL AND LIGHT BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H1919/23 13.3.23 WK 6FMS (1923) IN POSN 281.5DEGS, 3.71M FROM GRANDE ARMEE COLUMN OR 504517N, 013124E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H6383/53 27.11.53 NOT SHOWN ON FR 5094. DELETED. AMENDED TO ABEY. BR STD. 21.8.00 DETAILS OF VESSEL AND SINKING GIVEN IN SEA BREEZES, SEP 2000 EDN. AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 22, 2000

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMEL OF BEVERLY FOR THE NEPTUNE STEAM FISHING CO OF HULL. ARMED WITH SINGLE 3 POUNDER. MINED AND SANK WHILE MINESWEEPING IN COMPANY WITH MINESWEEPING TRAWLER BEN GULLIVAN. 13 CREW KILLED, 4 RECOVERED BY THE CONSORT.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 45.233 N,1 31.32 E
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FAQ

Where is the FRASER wreck located?

The FRASER wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.233 N,1 31.32 E.

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

The FRASER lies at a depth of about 11 meters and is located at coordinates 50 45.233 N,1 31.32 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRASER?

The seabed around the FRASER lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the FRASER sink?

The FRASER sank on Jun 17, 1917.

When was the wreck of the FRASER discovered?

The wreck of the FRASER was discovered in 1917.

What country did the FRASER belong to?

The FRASER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FRASER?

The FRASER had a tonnage of 310 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRASER?

The FRASER is classified as a tug.