Francis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Francis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 40.555 N,0 6.561 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.675917
  • Longitude: 0.109350
Wreck Depth 0.16 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRANCIS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 60.33
Sonar Width 21.6
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 56
Cargo general and mixed goods,grain,wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 11, 1872
Debris Field YES
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2021

Surveying Details

H2610/25 17.4.25 STRUCK BY TORWOOD ON 11.4.1925. POSN REPD AS 534030N, 000645E [OGB], OR OFF DIMLINGTON HEIGHT. (CG WITHERNSEA). H2610/25 13.7.25 TORWOOD SANK IN 534034N, 000645E, OR 174.5DEGS [T], 1.55M FROM EASINGTON CH. (TH, 13.7.25). INS AS DW. BR STD. SEP 2011/000192813 7.10.11 LOCATED IN 5340.557N, 0006.561E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH DRIES 0.33MTR. (NETSURVEY, HI 1358). AREA OF DEBRIS LYING APPROX 160/340 DEGS. AMEND WK DRIES 0.4MTR IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2021/000067871 18.5.20 EXAM'D 18.5.20 IN 5340.555N, 0006.561E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 0.16MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS, LENGTH 60.33MTRS, WIDTH 21.60MTRS, HEIGHT 3.50MTRS, ORIENTATION 056 DEGS. DEBRIS FIELD LENGTH 26MTRS, ALONG WRECK TOWARDS 180 DEGS. BROKEN DOWN, DEBRIS FIELD. DEBRIS MEASURED AND INCLUDED IN DIMENSIONS ABOVE. THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF SCOUR. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1683). AMEND DW 0.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

11.4.25 EX-PARIS. BUILT OF IRON IN 1856 IN AMSTERDAM. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR GOTHENBURG. GENERAL CARGO INCLUDED GRAIN AND DECK CARGO OF WOOD. MET WITH A STRONG SE WIND AND HEAVY SEAS. EVENTUALLY DROVE ASHORE AND WAS WRECKED. STRUCK BY TORWOOD ON 11.4.25 WHICH SANK IN SAME LOCATION. SEE [8869].

General Comments

UK NM 1603/21

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FAQ

Where is the FRANCIS wreck located?

The FRANCIS wreck is located at coordinates 53 40.555 N,0 6.561 E.

How deep is the FRANCIS and where exactly is it located?

The FRANCIS lies at a depth of about 0.16 meters and is located at coordinates 53 40.555 N,0 6.561 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRANCIS?

The seabed around the FRANCIS lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the FRANCIS sink?

The FRANCIS sank on Feb 11, 1872.

When was the wreck of the FRANCIS discovered?

The wreck of the FRANCIS was discovered in 1982.

What country did the FRANCIS belong to?

The FRANCIS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FRANCIS carrying?

The FRANCIS was carrying general and mixed goods,grain,wood: unprocessed and products.

What type of wreck is the FRANCIS?

The FRANCIS is classified as a steam ship.

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