Francess Massey (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Francess massey (part of)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 31.169 N,8 25.646 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.519483
  • Longitude: -8.427433
Wreck Depth 81 m
Water Depth 89 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRANCESS MASSEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 111.3 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 33
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 160
Tonnage 4212
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 6, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 25, 2007

Surveying Details

H095/40 H095/40 POSN 553000N, 082600W. H01001/40 H01001/40 POSN 552500N, 083300W. (TRADE DIVISION LIST) SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 553300N, 082600W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). 6.1.75 6.1.75 INS AS WK USC PA 33FMS IN 553000N, 082600W. NE 2635. 16.8.79 16.8.79 AMEND TO WK USC PA 60MTRS. NC 2723. 21.5.07 SEP 2007/000038410 21.5.07 WK LOCATED IN 5531.169N, 0825.646W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 89MTRS. LENGTH 33MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 6.3MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 160/340 DEGS. NO SCOUR. DEBRIS APPEARS TO EXTEND TO THE NE AND SW. ?PART OF WK WITH HULL BURIED LYING 045/215 DEGS. AMEND WK 81MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2975/07. 19.2.09 19.2.09 RECORD NO [69551] POSSIBLY THE FRANCES MASSEY. (M MCVEIGH, EMAIL DTD 13.209).

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-48.

General Comments

?PART OF WK WITH DEBRIS, ?HULL BURIED LYING 045/215 DEGS

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FAQ

Where is the FRANCESS MASSEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FRANCESS MASSEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 31.169 N,8 25.646 W.

How deep is the FRANCESS MASSEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FRANCESS MASSEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 81 meters and is located at coordinates 55 31.169 N,8 25.646 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FRANCESS MASSEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FRANCESS MASSEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 89 meters deep.

When did the FRANCESS MASSEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sink?

The FRANCESS MASSEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 6, 1940.

When was the wreck of the FRANCESS MASSEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FRANCESS MASSEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the FRANCESS MASSEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FRANCESS MASSEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FRANCESS MASSEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The FRANCESS MASSEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4212 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRANCESS MASSEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The FRANCESS MASSEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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