Francina Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Francina Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 3.23 N,3 52.78 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.053833
  • Longitude: 3.879667
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRANCINA
Type motor vessel
Flag LR
Length 87.2 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 963
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,chemicals,general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 3, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 30, 2002

Surveying Details

6.2.74 6.2.74 ON ROCKY BOTTOM NEAR CALA MORELL, N MINORCA. (LLOYDS VOL.215). NCA, POSN 400300N, 035200W FOR FILING ONLY. HH100/351/16 29.6.00 HH100/351/16 29.6.00 REMAINS OF WK LIE IN 5-12MTRS AT THE BASE OF THE CLIFFS KNOWN AS 'ES RACO DE AS COVA' JUST W OF CALLA MORELL. REMAINS INCLUDE BROKEN PARTS OF THE HULL, ANCHORS, CHAIN CABLE, ENGINE & BROKEN UP PARTS OF A GENERATOR. (F ABBOTT, LTR DTD 22.1.99). CHART AS NDW IN 4003.30N, 0353.85E [EUR]. BR STD. 30.7.02 30.7.02 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 436 [1ST EDN, DEC'01, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. SPANISH CHART CARRIES NOTE THAT ONLY THE MOST IMPORTANT WKS ARE SHOWN. RETAIN AS LIVE UNCHARTED RECORD. NOT CHARTED BY PRIMARY AUTHORITY. NOT TO BE SHOWN ON NC 2761.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1962 AS 'YVONNE', FRENCH FLAG, UNTIL 1968, BY SCHPS, L SMIT & ZOON, OF KINDERDIJK, NETHERLANDS. OWNED BY CIA NAV FRANCINA AT TIME OF LOSS. ON PASSAGE FROM MARSEILLES TO ALGIERS. FIRE BROKE OUT IN THE AFTER HOLD DURING ROUGH SEAS OFF MINORCA. SHORTLY AFTER, SHE WAS DRIVEN AGROUND NEAR CALA MORELL. OF 13 CREW, FOUR SURVIVED. (MSD).

General Comments

ONLY DEBRIS REMAINS

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FAQ

Where is the FRANCINA wreck located?

The FRANCINA wreck is located at coordinates 40 3.23 N,3 52.78 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRANCINA?

The seabed around the FRANCINA lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the FRANCINA sink?

The FRANCINA sank on Feb 3, 1974.

When was the wreck of the FRANCINA discovered?

The wreck of the FRANCINA was discovered in 1974.

What country did the FRANCINA belong to?

The FRANCINA belonged to LR.

What cargo was the FRANCINA carrying?

The FRANCINA was carrying armament,chemicals,general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the FRANCINA?

The FRANCINA had a tonnage of 963 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRANCINA?

The FRANCINA is classified as a motor vessel.

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