Frolic Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Frolic Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 29.915 N,3 8.013 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.498583
  • Longitude: -3.133550
Wreck Depth -1.1 m
Water Depth -1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FROLIC
Type sailing vessel
Tonnage 99
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1873
Original Detection Year 1873
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details DEPTH 2FT ABOVE LBD. POSN 532955N, 030755W. (LIVERPOOL WK RECORDS). H4288/62 31.3.64 H4288/62 31.3.64 ST DRIES 2FT IN 532954N, 030756W. (K3500/2). LC 1951. 26.3.75 26.3.75 AMEND TO ST DRIES 1.1MTRS [LAT]. (K3500/10). NC 1951.
Last Amended Date Nov 19, 2001

Circumstances of loss

RAN ON SHORE ON GREAT BURBO BANK AND BECAME A TOTAL WK.

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the FROLIC wreck located?

The FROLIC wreck is located at coordinates 53 29.915 N,3 8.013 W.

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

The FROLIC lies at a depth of about -1.1 meters and is located at coordinates 53 29.915 N,3 8.013 W.

When did the FROLIC sink?

The FROLIC sank on Nov 23, 1873.

When was the wreck of the FROLIC discovered?

The wreck of the FROLIC was discovered in 1873.

What was the tonnage of the FROLIC?

The FROLIC had a tonnage of 99 tons.

What type of wreck is the FROLIC?

The FROLIC is classified as a sailing vessel.