Franz Fischer (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Franz fischer (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 37.071 N,1 40.177 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.617850
  • Longitude: 1.669617
Wreck Depth 17.35 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FRANZ FISCHER (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.3 m
Width 9.4 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 14.4
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 5
Tonnage 970
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 1916
Bottom Texture 6,1
Scour Dimensions 097.0,,001.1,223.0
Original Detection Year 1938
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H8203/19 CONFIRMS LOSS, GIVES TONNAGE ETC. H6345/26 4.11.26 NDW PA (1916) IN 513720N, 014100W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BA 1975. H8004/37 3.3.38 POSN 513706N, 014014E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 56FT, FOUL AT 57FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56FT. (HMS KELLETT, SWEEP REPORT 1937). AMEND TO WK 9FMS 2FT. BR STD. 12.6.69 AMEND TO WK 9FMS 1FT [LAT]. NE 1975. H2132/70 23.1.70 EXAM'D IN 513703N, 014015E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.7 IN GEN DEPTH 24MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 25.5MTRS. GOOD SONAR CONTACT FROM SE & SW; POOR FROM N. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 407/70). AMEND TO SW 9FMS 2FT. BR STD. H4988/71 5.1.72 LOCATED IN 513706N, 014015E [EUR] USING HIFIX. POSN BY DCS3. SONAR HT 19.5FT. (HMS FAWN). NCA. 23.5.73 AMEND TO SW 16.8MTRS [LAT]. NC 2051. H6340/87 27.2.89 EXAM'D 20.9.88 IN 513701N, 014017E [OGB] USING COMPOUND HYPERFIX/TRISPONDER. SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.6, FOUL AT 16.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.5 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.8MTRS, LENGTH ABOUT 65MTRS. INTACT. LYING 020/200 DEG. (NP 1016, HI 423). BR STD. HH090/698/01 22.8.96 EXAM'D 18.7.96 IN 513704.4N, 014011.2E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 17.3, FOUL 17.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.2 IN GEN DEPTH 23.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. APPEARS TO BE BROKEN IN TWO WITH SHOALEST PT AT THE N END. (NP 1016, HI 698). INS AS SW 17.2MTRS. BR STD. HH090/693/01 26.11.97 EXAM'D 25.10.97 IN 513701.8N, 014016.0E [OGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 16.8, FOUL 17.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.4 IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 010/290 DEGS. SMALL MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (NP 1016, HI 693). BR STD. 12.10.06 EUT POSN: 5137.066N, 0140.160E. NE 1183. SEP 2017/000123580 21.9.17 EXAM'D 6.4.17; IN 5137.071N, 0140.177E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.35MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 14.4MTRS, HEIGHT 6MTRS, ORIENTATION 005/185 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 97MTRS, 1.1MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 223 DEGS. WRECK IS UPRIGHT, BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1518). AMEND DW 17.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-ROCKLAND. A FORMER GERMAN VESSEL CAPTURED AS A PRIZE. BUILT IN 1881 BY IRVINE & CO, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE ADMIRALTY. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 105HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HARTLEPOOL FOR COWES. CARGO COAL. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN ZEPPELIN. (WW1SL, DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the FRANZ FISCHER (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The FRANZ FISCHER (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 37.071 N,1 40.177 E.

How deep is the FRANZ FISCHER (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The FRANZ FISCHER (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 17.35 meters and is located at coordinates 51 37.071 N,1 40.177 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FRANZ FISCHER (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the FRANZ FISCHER (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the FRANZ FISCHER (POSSIBLY) sink?

The FRANZ FISCHER (POSSIBLY) sank on Feb 1, 1916.

When was the wreck of the FRANZ FISCHER (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the FRANZ FISCHER (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1938.

What country did the FRANZ FISCHER (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The FRANZ FISCHER (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the FRANZ FISCHER (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The FRANZ FISCHER (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the FRANZ FISCHER (POSSIBLY)?

The FRANZ FISCHER (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 970 tons.

What type of wreck is the FRANZ FISCHER (POSSIBLY)?

The FRANZ FISCHER (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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