Frockner Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Frockner Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 42.072 N,0 29.498 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.701200
  • Longitude: 0.491633
Wreck Depth 22.56 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FROCKNER
Type sailing vessel
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 3.5
Orientation 150
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture 4,17,6,7
Scour Dimensions 035.0,,001.5,060
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2015

Surveying Details

4.9.90 BELL FOUND ON UNCHARTED WK LYING 2 MILES SE OF ROYAL SOVEREIGN LT. ENGRAVED 'FROCKNER 1890'. (UNKNOWN CALLER, TELECON). NCA. HH100/351/05 29.4.92 WK OF SMALL WOODEN VESSEL, STANDING 15FT HIGH, IN 504204N, 002933.5E [OGB] USING DECCA. (C MARTIN, TELECON). CHART AS USC PA 20MTRS. BR STD. HH090/611/01 25.1.95 EXAM'D 17.11.95 IN 504204.3N, 002929.8E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.7 IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.0MTRS. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. LIES 165/345DEGS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. SIGNIFICANT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 611). AMEND TO WK 21.5MTRS IN 504202.1N, 002935.6E [OGB]. BR STD. SEP 2015/000083465 26.11.15 EXAM'D 28.06.15, WK SHOWN IN 5042.072N, 0029.498E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.56MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. LENGTH 35MTRS, WIDTH 8.5MTRS, HT 3.5MTRS. SCOUR LENGTH 35MTRS, DEPTH 1.5MTRS TOWARDS 060. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 1476). AMEND DW 22.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, INTACT & UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the FROCKNER wreck located?

The FROCKNER wreck is located at coordinates 50 42.072 N,0 29.498 E.

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

The FROCKNER lies at a depth of about 22.56 meters and is located at coordinates 50 42.072 N,0 29.498 E.

How deep is the seabed around the FROCKNER?

The seabed around the FROCKNER lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the FROCKNER discovered?

The wreck of the FROCKNER was discovered in 1992.

What type of wreck is the FROCKNER?

The FROCKNER is classified as a sailing vessel.

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