Frankrig Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Frankrig Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 3.53 N,1 48.392 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.058833
  • Longitude: 1.806533
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRANKRIG
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 1361
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source other
Surveying Details H0952/40 POSN 520330N, 014830E. H4139/76 6.1.77 NOT FOUND DURING AREA DCS3 SWEEP. (HMS BULLDOG & HMS BEAGLE, HI 31/76). HH090/667/01 15.12.95 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER, (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2019/000272653 25.11.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2019. (CLINTON MARINE, HI1584). NFA.
Last Amended Date Jan 28, 2002

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the FRANKRIG wreck located?

The FRANKRIG wreck is located at coordinates 52 3.53 N,1 48.392 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRANKRIG?

The seabed around the FRANKRIG lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the FRANKRIG sink?

The FRANKRIG sank on Oct 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the FRANKRIG discovered?

The wreck of the FRANKRIG was discovered in 1940.

What country did the FRANKRIG belong to?

The FRANKRIG belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FRANKRIG?

The FRANKRIG had a tonnage of 1361 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRANKRIG?

The FRANKRIG is classified as a steam ship.

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