Frankis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Frankis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 50.327 N,22 30.676 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.838783
  • Longitude: 22.511267
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRANKIS
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 4, 1962
Original Detection Year 1963
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H3812/63 13.11.63 H3812/63 13.11.63 ST AT SCOGLIO DI CHERSA [325050N, 223005E APPROX]. (HAGUE NM 2389(P)/63). NCA YET. 6.2.84 6.2.84 ST SHOWN IN 335030N, 223054E ON US 56160 ['83 EDN]. BR STD. 14.1.86 14.1.86 ST SHOWN IN 325020N, 223110E ON FRENCH 4337 ['85 EDN]. NCA. [WGD] POSN: 3250.327N, 2230.676E. NC 3401.
Last Amended Date Feb 25, 2003

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON THE SOUTH PART OF KERSAH ROCKS. PASSAGE ALEXANDRIA FOR TRIPLOI. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the FRANKIS wreck located?

The FRANKIS wreck is located at coordinates 32 50.327 N,22 30.676 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRANKIS?

The seabed around the FRANKIS lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the FRANKIS sink?

The FRANKIS sank on Oct 4, 1962.

When was the wreck of the FRANKIS discovered?

The wreck of the FRANKIS was discovered in 1963.

What country did the FRANKIS belong to?

The FRANKIS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the FRANKIS carrying?

The FRANKIS was carrying cement.

What type of wreck is the FRANKIS?

The FRANKIS is classified as a motor vessel.

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