Francoise D'amboise (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Francoise d'amboise (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 26.963 N,4 25.991 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.449383
  • Longitude: -4.433183
Water Depth 880 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRANCOISE D'AMBOISE (PROBABLY)
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Length 79.6 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 1973
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4473/70 26.9.80 WK LOCATED 19.6.80 IN 602700N, 042554W IN COURSE OF OCEAN SURVEY. NOT INVESTIGATED. LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED 874MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 880MTRS [CORRECTED BY MATTHEWS TABLES]. (HMS HECLA, 12.8.80). NCA, TOO DEEP TO CHART.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL BUILT IN 1901 BY A.DUBIGEON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOC NOUVELLE D'ARMEMENT. ON PASSAGE FROM LEITH FOR SAN FRANCISCO. SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-22, 80M W OF THE SHETLANDS. (DODS, NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS VOL.17 & WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the FRANCOISE D'AMBOISE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The FRANCOISE D'AMBOISE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 60 26.963 N,4 25.991 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FRANCOISE D'AMBOISE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the FRANCOISE D'AMBOISE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 880 meters deep.

When did the FRANCOISE D'AMBOISE (PROBABLY) sink?

The FRANCOISE D'AMBOISE (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 21, 1916.

When was the wreck of the FRANCOISE D'AMBOISE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FRANCOISE D'AMBOISE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the FRANCOISE D'AMBOISE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The FRANCOISE D'AMBOISE (PROBABLY) belonged to FR.

What cargo was the FRANCOISE D'AMBOISE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The FRANCOISE D'AMBOISE (PROBABLY) was carrying coke.

What was the tonnage of the FRANCOISE D'AMBOISE (PROBABLY)?

The FRANCOISE D'AMBOISE (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1973 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRANCOISE D'AMBOISE (PROBABLY)?

The FRANCOISE D'AMBOISE (PROBABLY) is classified as a sailing vessel.

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