Framfield Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Framfield Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 55.364 N,1 41.226 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.922733
  • Longitude: 1.687100
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRAMFIELD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 91.7 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2510
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 24, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 13, 2003

Surveying Details

H6934/16 17.11.16 POSN 515600N, 014100E. - FNM 542/16. H3211/17 8.12.17 POSN 515520N 014120E. TO BE DISPERSED. TH CANNOT FIND. (R A HARWICH). H4282/26 ERASE WK FROM CHARTS. H4139/76 11.1.77 NOT FOUND DURING CLOSE AREA DCS3 SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG & HMS BEAGLE HI 31/76). HH090/67/01 19.12.95 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMENDED TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1894. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WOODS, TYLOR & BROWN, LONDON. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PORT KELAH FOR MIDDLESBROUGH. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-11. SIX MEN LOST. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the FRAMFIELD wreck located?

The FRAMFIELD wreck is located at coordinates 51 55.364 N,1 41.226 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRAMFIELD?

The seabed around the FRAMFIELD lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the FRAMFIELD sink?

The FRAMFIELD sank on Oct 24, 1916.

When was the wreck of the FRAMFIELD discovered?

The wreck of the FRAMFIELD was discovered in 1916.

What country did the FRAMFIELD belong to?

The FRAMFIELD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FRAMFIELD carrying?

The FRAMFIELD was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the FRAMFIELD?

The FRAMFIELD had a tonnage of 2510 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRAMFIELD?

The FRAMFIELD is classified as a steam ship.

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