Hms Franc Tireur Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms franc tireur Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 54.95 N,1 39.265 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.915833
  • Longitude: 1.654417
Wreck Depth 17.4 m
Water Depth 23 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS FRANC TIREUR
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 44.5
Sonar Width 7.5
Shadow Height 6.6
Tonnage 314
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 25, 1943
Bottom Texture 1,4,6
Scour Dimensions 350.0,,001.5,208.0
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H02423/43 6.1.44 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR AT 54FT, FOUL AT 58FT. POSN 515500N, 013925E. (FOIC HARWICH 10.11.43). INS AS WKPA 9FMS. - NM 22/44. H01014/41 15.9.48 OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 42FT, FOUL AT 44FT. SURROUNDING DEPTHS 66FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 27.7.48). AMEND TO WK 7FMS. - NM 2087/48. 7.11.73 AMEND TO WK 12.8MTRS IN 515455N, 013916E. NC 2052. H4139/76 11.1.77 LOCATED 9.7.76 IN 515457.0N, 013919.8E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 16.0 MTRS, FOULED AT 16.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.4 IN GEN DEPTH 22.4 MTRS. SMALL WK OR GROUP OF FRAGMENTS. NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AT 500 FT. OVERALL LENGTH 75MTRS X 15MTRS. LYING NNE/SSW. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 31/76). BR STD. HH090/667/01 19.12.95 EXAM'D 24.7.95 IN 515457.15N, 013915.59E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 14.7, FOUL 14.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.8 IN GEN DEPTH 23.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.8MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.9MTRS. LENGTH 63MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. LIES 002/182 DEGS. GOOD MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. DIVERS REPORT WK IS FESTOONED WITH OLD NETS. (OCEONICS, HI 667). - NM 1567/96. SEP 2015/000083463 17.7.16 EXAM'D 22.2.16 IN 5154.950N, 0139.265E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 17.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 23MTRS. LENGTH 44.5MTRS, WIDTH 7.5MTRS, HT 6.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 000/180. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK PARTIALLY BROKEN UP. (MMT, HI 1474). AMEND TO DW 17.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER 1916-19 AND AGAIN FROM 5.1940. LOST FOLLOWING AN E-BOAT ATTACK. (SIBI).

General Comments

Wk partially broken

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 54.95 N,1 39.265 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS FRANC TIREUR wreck located?

The HMS FRANC TIREUR wreck is located at coordinates 51 54.95 N,1 39.265 E.

How deep is the HMS FRANC TIREUR and where exactly is it located?

The HMS FRANC TIREUR lies at a depth of about 17.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 54.95 N,1 39.265 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS FRANC TIREUR?

The seabed around the HMS FRANC TIREUR lies at approximately 23 meters deep.

When did the HMS FRANC TIREUR sink?

The HMS FRANC TIREUR sank on Sep 25, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS FRANC TIREUR discovered?

The wreck of the HMS FRANC TIREUR was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HMS FRANC TIREUR belong to?

The HMS FRANC TIREUR belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS FRANC TIREUR?

The HMS FRANC TIREUR had a tonnage of 314 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS FRANC TIREUR?

The HMS FRANC TIREUR is classified as a trawler.

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