Francis Asbury Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Francis asbury Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 21.367 N,3 2.089 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.356117
  • Longitude: 3.034817
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRANCIS ASBURY
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 134.7 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 3, 1944
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Surveying Details

H4978/44 6.1.45 ST IN 512124N, 030118E, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY, GPFL(3)G.10S. (ADMIRALTY) - NM 67/45. H02608/45 29.5.45 POSN NOW 512125N, 030210E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NOTE. H5734/46 4.10.46 MASTS ONLY SHOWING. (NETHERLANDS NM 86/662/46) - NM 3374/46. H6028/53 8.10.53 ONLY ONE MAST NOW STANDING. (HMS SHACKLETON) - NM 2342/53. H7262/55 3.3.60 BUOY NOW 1.95C N OF WK. (OSTEND NM 3/31/60) - R/S. H3697/52 20.6.63 SALVAGE OPS IN HAND. MAST NO LONGER SHOWS. (OSTEND NM 9/71/63) - NM 1284/63. H3697/52 21.2.64 DISPERSAL OPS COMPLETE. WK NO LONGER DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (OSTEND NM 26/224/63) - NM 288/64. 2.4.86 SHOWN AS NDW IN 512125N, 030212E ON BELGIAN 101 [1985 EDN]. H1310/88/46 29.9.88 PART OF CARGO WAS SALVAGED IN 1954 AND WK WAS DISPERSED IN 1963. (R. VERPOORT, 24.8.88) 12.2.91 NAME GIVEN AS FR. ASHBURY, NDW IN 512125N, 030212E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, SEP'90 NO.S10 1218) 20.7.93 F SHOWN IN 512125N, 030204E ON BELGIUM 104/12 [1993 EDN]. BR STD. 17.12.02 SHOWN IN 5121.367N, 0302.089E [WGD] ON BELGIAN 101 [INT 1474] [2002 EDN, ADOPTION]. NE 1874.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1943, WAS MINED OFF BLANKENBERGE, NEAR BUOY NF.11, WHILST IN CONVOY TAM 6 FROM NEW YORK TO ANTWERP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY US WAR SHIPPING ADMINISTRATION. VESSEL BROKE IN TWO. (WW2SL, LIBERTY SHIPS, DODS, LL WW2, R. VERPOORT)

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FAQ

Where is the FRANCIS ASBURY wreck located?

The FRANCIS ASBURY wreck is located at coordinates 51 21.367 N,3 2.089 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRANCIS ASBURY?

The seabed around the FRANCIS ASBURY lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the FRANCIS ASBURY sink?

The FRANCIS ASBURY sank on Dec 3, 1944.

When was the wreck of the FRANCIS ASBURY discovered?

The wreck of the FRANCIS ASBURY was discovered in 1945.

What country did the FRANCIS ASBURY belong to?

The FRANCIS ASBURY belonged to US.

What cargo was the FRANCIS ASBURY carrying?

The FRANCIS ASBURY was carrying armament.

What was the tonnage of the FRANCIS ASBURY?

The FRANCIS ASBURY had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRANCIS ASBURY?

The FRANCIS ASBURY is classified as a steam ship.

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