Francisquita Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Francisquita Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		40 3.846 N,3 49.291 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 40.064100
  • Longitude: 3.821517
Wreck Depth 39 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRANCISQUITA
Type motor vessel
Flag ES
Length 44.7 m
Width 8 m
Draught 4.5
Tonnage 437
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo granular or powdery material,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1952
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/16 29.6.00 LIES IN 4003.846N, 0349.291E [WGD]. POSN BY GPS. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. LIES APPROX N/S. MIN DEPTH OVER FUNNEL 39MTRS. MAX DEPTH AT STERN 50MTRS. (F ABBOTT, LTR DTD 22.1.99). CHART AS WK 39MTRS. BR STD. 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.
Last Amended Date Jun 10, 2020

Circumstances of loss

10.12.1952 VESSEL, BUILT IN 1944 BY TOMAS RUIZ DE VELASCO SA OF BILBAO. 4 CYLINDER OIL ENGINE BY SOCIEDAD EXPANOLA DE CONST. NAVALE. SAILED SEVILLE 10.12.1952. CARGO CORK ON DECK FOR PALAMOS AND 100 TONS SUGAR BEET PULP FOR CIUDADELA. UNLOADED PALAMOS AND DEPARTED FOR CIUDADELA 16.12.1952. SANK IN A SEVERE STORM CLOSE TO PUNTA NATI. CREW OF 10 ALL RESCUED.

General Comments

INTACT AND UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the FRANCISQUITA wreck located?

The FRANCISQUITA wreck is located at coordinates 40 3.846 N,3 49.291 E.

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

The FRANCISQUITA lies at a depth of about 39 meters and is located at coordinates 40 3.846 N,3 49.291 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRANCISQUITA?

The seabed around the FRANCISQUITA lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the FRANCISQUITA sink?

The FRANCISQUITA sank on Dec 17, 1952.

When was the wreck of the FRANCISQUITA discovered?

The wreck of the FRANCISQUITA was discovered in 1999.

What country did the FRANCISQUITA belong to?

The FRANCISQUITA belonged to ES.

What cargo was the FRANCISQUITA carrying?

The FRANCISQUITA was carrying granular or powdery material,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the FRANCISQUITA?

The FRANCISQUITA had a tonnage of 437 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRANCISQUITA?

The FRANCISQUITA is classified as a motor vessel.

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