Francois Trixier Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Francois trixier Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 59.833 N,1 11.096 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.997217
  • Longitude: 1.184933
Wreck Depth 14.456 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRANCOIS TRIXIER
Type motor vessel
Sonar Length 50
Sonar Width 31
Shadow Height 1.81
Orientation 161
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 1948
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1948
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 8, 2022

Surveying Details

H5181/48 7.8.48 SANK IN 525946N, 011105E - 312 DEG, 6.46M FROM CROMER LTHO. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 21.7.48). MARKED BY G CON BUOY, GPFL(3) G 10S, LAID 400FT N OF WK. (TH NM 166/48). INS AS DW WITH BUOY. - NM 1739/48. H5181/48 23.7.49 WK DISPERSED. CONSIDERED CLEAR AT 45FT [MLWS]. (C IN C NORE, SIGNAL DTD 22.7.49). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 2FT. DELETE BUOY. - NM 2380/49. H5181/48 24.11.49 EXAM'D 5.9.49. DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 44FT [MLWS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 45 IN GEN DEPTH 49FT. SCOUR DEPTH 54FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 13.9.49). 5.11.49 WK BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TH, GT YARMOUTH, 4.11.49). 26.11.74 AMEND TO SW 12.5MTRS [LAT]. NC 108. HH090/561/01 7.1.93 EXAM'D 29.8.92 IN 525948.2N, 011110.7E USING SYLEDIS [OGB]. DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 14.5. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.5 IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 1.5MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEG. (SEATEAM, HI 561). 22.5.15 WK 14.73MTRS IN 5259.833N, 0111.097E [WGD], LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 40MTRS, HT 1.0MTRS, ORIENTATION 135. (BDC EXAMINATION OF CEFAS DS20/DS21). NCA, NFS. SEP 2020/000083299 6.1.21 EXAM'D 07.08.20; IN 5259.833N, 0111.096E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.45MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS, LENGTH 50MTRS, WIDTH 31MTRS, HT 1.81MTRS, ORIENTATION 161/341 DEGS. LARGE AREA OF DISPERSED WRECK DEBRIS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1673, H525 WI-10639). AMEND DW 14.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

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FAQ

Where is the FRANCOIS TRIXIER wreck located?

The FRANCOIS TRIXIER wreck is located at coordinates 52 59.833 N,1 11.096 E.

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

The FRANCOIS TRIXIER lies at a depth of about 14.456 meters and is located at coordinates 52 59.833 N,1 11.096 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRANCOIS TRIXIER?

The seabed around the FRANCOIS TRIXIER lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the FRANCOIS TRIXIER sink?

The FRANCOIS TRIXIER sank on Jul 8, 1948.

When was the wreck of the FRANCOIS TRIXIER discovered?

The wreck of the FRANCOIS TRIXIER was discovered in 1948.

What type of wreck is the FRANCOIS TRIXIER?

The FRANCOIS TRIXIER is classified as a motor vessel.

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