Francois-Alain Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Francois-alain Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 46.445 N,3 53.086 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.774083
  • Longitude: -3.884767
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRANCOIS-ALAIN
Type trawler
Flag FR
Tonnage 49
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 19, 1975
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 21, 2017

Surveying Details

28.3.80 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 20MTRS IN 474630N, 035300W ON FRENCH 6791. BR STD. 6.2.81 SHOWN AS DW PA IN 474630N, 035300W ON FRENCH 5479. BR STD. 18.7.83 TRAWLER 'FRANCOIS-ALAIN' LIES IN APPROX 474630N, 035300W [EUR]. GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983). NC 2352. 15.8.88 SHOWN AS DW ED ON FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. NCA. 16.8.88 DW IN 474630N, 035300W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. GEN DEPTH 10MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14573188). STATED AS EXISTENCE DOUBTFUL. POSN OBTAINED FROM LLOYDS, NOT LOCATED BY SHOM. NCA. 21.2.89 SHOWN AS DW ED ON FRENCH 7146 [1988 EDN]. NCA. 15.9.93 SHOWN AS NDW ED ON FRENCH 6989 [1992 EDN]. 13.12.93 SHOWN AS DW ED ON FRENCH 7031 [1993 EDN]. NCA. 26.2.98 SHOWN AS DW ED ON FRENCH 7031 [1993 EDN, CORRECT TO FRENCH NM 0708/98]. NC 2821. 29.10.09 SHOWN IN 4746.445N, 0353.086W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7146 [3RD EDN 2009, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 2820.

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN BAY OF CONCARNEAU, NEAR TREVIGAN. (LLOYDS)

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FAQ

Where is the FRANCOIS-ALAIN wreck located?

The FRANCOIS-ALAIN wreck is located at coordinates 47 46.445 N,3 53.086 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FRANCOIS-ALAIN?

The seabed around the FRANCOIS-ALAIN lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the FRANCOIS-ALAIN sink?

The FRANCOIS-ALAIN sank on Jan 19, 1975.

When was the wreck of the FRANCOIS-ALAIN discovered?

The wreck of the FRANCOIS-ALAIN was discovered in 1975.

What country did the FRANCOIS-ALAIN belong to?

The FRANCOIS-ALAIN belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the FRANCOIS-ALAIN?

The FRANCOIS-ALAIN had a tonnage of 49 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRANCOIS-ALAIN?

The FRANCOIS-ALAIN is classified as a trawler.

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