Francesco Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Francesco Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 51.822 N,1 31.147 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.863700
  • Longitude: -1.519117
Water Depth 27 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRANCESCO
Type steam ship
Flag IT
Length 107.6 m
Width 13.4 m
Draught 5.7
Tonnage 3438
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 6, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 8, 2018

Surveying Details

H1426/18 11.4.18 DW IN 455210N, 012925W. (ADMIRALTY). INS AS DW (1918) IN 455210N, 012925W. - FNM 244/18. H1302/19 4.1.19 DW LIES 315DEGS, 15M OFF PTE DE LA COUBRE, MARKED BY BUOY. (PARIS NM). H2967/22 18.5.22 DW (1917) IN 455150N, 013110W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 22.1.76 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 6338 [1975 EDN]. NE 2648. 17.2.81 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 20MTRS [11FMS] ON FRENCH 6788 [1979 EDN]. NE 2648. 14.4.81 SHOWN AS DW PD ON FRENCH 6788 [1980 EDN]. NE 2648. 17.3.88 SHOWN AS DW PD IN 455153N, 013103.5W ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. INS AS DW PA IN 455153N, 013103W. NC 2663. 16.3.90 SS 'FRANCESCO'. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. DW IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988, NO.14551021). NCA. 11.1.02 SHOWN AS DW PD IN 4551.828N, 0131.151W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7405 [1ST EDN 2001, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD. SEP 2016/000161697 17.7.16 SHOWN AS DW(PA) IN 4551.828N, 0131.151W [WGD]. (FRENCH NMBLK 26/65_6990/16). AMEND DW(PA).

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1896 BY J PRIESTMAN & CO, WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY FLLI SANGUINETI FU G. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the FRANCESCO wreck located?

The FRANCESCO wreck is located at coordinates 45 51.822 N,1 31.147 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FRANCESCO?

The seabed around the FRANCESCO lies at approximately 27 meters deep.

When did the FRANCESCO sink?

The FRANCESCO sank on May 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the FRANCESCO discovered?

The wreck of the FRANCESCO was discovered in 1918.

What country did the FRANCESCO belong to?

The FRANCESCO belonged to IT.

What was the tonnage of the FRANCESCO?

The FRANCESCO had a tonnage of 3438 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRANCESCO?

The FRANCESCO is classified as a steam ship.

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