Francois Jean Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Francois jean Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 16.066 N,2 50.297 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.267767
  • Longitude: -2.838283
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 41 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRANCOIS JEAN
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 5, 1944
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Aug 30, 2019

Surveying Details

5.6.80 SHOWN AS NDW PA IN 471640N, 025010W ON FRENCH 135. NE 2353. 3.2.82 SHOWN AS WK USC PA 20MTRS [11FMS] ON FRENCH 6790 [1981 EDN]. NE 2353. 19.11.85 NAME & TYPE GIVEN. GEN DEPTH 40MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). 29.7.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 28MTRS ON FRENCH 7033 [1986 EDN] & FRENCH 7067 [1987 EDN]. BR STD. 14.9.88 DUNDEE [SAILING FV] 'FRANCOIS JEAN' IN 471642N, 025012W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. USC 28MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14572019). H4639/87 23.12.88 NOW WK 38MTRS IN 471606N, 025012W [EUR]. (BREST NM 88 46 21). - NM 241/89. 25.3.96 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7395 [1995 EDN]. ON W BORDER. 14.5.14 [WGD] POSN: 4716.066N, 0250.297W. SEP 2016/000187414 31.10.16 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 7395 [ED 3, DTD 20.7.16]. AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

MINED. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987).

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FAQ

Where is the FRANCOIS JEAN wreck located?

The FRANCOIS JEAN wreck is located at coordinates 47 16.066 N,2 50.297 W.

How deep is the FRANCOIS JEAN and where exactly is it located?

The FRANCOIS JEAN lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 47 16.066 N,2 50.297 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FRANCOIS JEAN?

The seabed around the FRANCOIS JEAN lies at approximately 41 meters deep.

When did the FRANCOIS JEAN sink?

The FRANCOIS JEAN sank on Apr 5, 1944.

When was the wreck of the FRANCOIS JEAN discovered?

The wreck of the FRANCOIS JEAN was discovered in 1980.

What country did the FRANCOIS JEAN belong to?

The FRANCOIS JEAN belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the FRANCOIS JEAN?

The FRANCOIS JEAN is classified as a fishing vessel.

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