Franleon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Franleon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 39.664 N,4 57.07 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.661067
  • Longitude: -4.951167
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 75 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRANLEON
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 18.6 m
Tonnage 48
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 26, 1983
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1983
Last Detection Year 1985
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Dec 9, 2005

Surveying Details

H4458/80 6.5.83 SANK 3M SW OF CUMBRAE ISLAND, IN 554400N, 050000W, IN GEN DEPTH OF APPROX 100MTRS. (CLYDE CG, TLX DTD 27.4.83). PLOTS IN 30MTRS. NCA. 13.5.83 POSN SHOULD READ 553940N, 045700W, IN 40FMS. (CLYDE CG, TELECON DTD 13.5.83). INS AS WK USC PA 60MTRS. BR STD. H2885/83 13.5.85 NOT FOUND DURING BASIC AREA SONAR SEARCH. NOT DISPROVED. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 165B). NCA. 11.11.05 EUT POSN: 5539.664N, 0457.070W. BA 2491 [6TH EDN, SEP'03].

General Comments

NFS

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FAQ

Where is the FRANLEON wreck located?

The FRANLEON wreck is located at coordinates 55 39.664 N,4 57.07 W.

How deep is the FRANLEON and where exactly is it located?

The FRANLEON lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 55 39.664 N,4 57.07 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FRANLEON?

The seabed around the FRANLEON lies at approximately 75 meters deep.

When did the FRANLEON sink?

The FRANLEON sank on Apr 26, 1983.

When was the wreck of the FRANLEON discovered?

The wreck of the FRANLEON was discovered in 1983.

What country did the FRANLEON belong to?

The FRANLEON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the FRANLEON?

The FRANLEON had a tonnage of 48 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRANLEON?

The FRANLEON is classified as a fishing vessel.

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