Fort Franklyn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Fort franklyn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		22 36 S,51 22 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -22.600000
  • Longitude: 51.366667
Water Depth 4900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FORT FRANKLYN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 129.5 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 7135
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast,water,salt
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 16, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 11.11.95 VESSEL SUNK IN 223600S, 512200E APPROX. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII). NCA.
Last Amended Date Sep 10, 2003

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942 BY WEST COAST SHIPBUILDERS LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT (DODD THOMSON & CO). PASSAGE PORT SAID AND ADEN FOR DURBAN AND LAURENCO MARQUES. WAS TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY SUBMARINE BETWEEN THE ISLANDS OF MADACASCAR AND REUNION. (DODS; THE OCEANS, THE FORTS AND THE PARKS; LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 22 36 S,51 22 E
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FAQ

Where is the FORT FRANKLYN wreck located?

The FORT FRANKLYN wreck is located at coordinates 22 36 S,51 22 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FORT FRANKLYN?

The seabed around the FORT FRANKLYN lies at approximately 4900 meters deep.

When did the FORT FRANKLYN sink?

The FORT FRANKLYN sank on Jul 16, 1943.

When was the wreck of the FORT FRANKLYN discovered?

The wreck of the FORT FRANKLYN was discovered in 1943.

What country did the FORT FRANKLYN belong to?

The FORT FRANKLYN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FORT FRANKLYN carrying?

The FORT FRANKLYN was carrying ballast,water,salt.

What was the tonnage of the FORT FRANKLYN?

The FORT FRANKLYN had a tonnage of 7135 tons.

What type of wreck is the FORT FRANKLYN?

The FORT FRANKLYN is classified as a steam ship.

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