Hms Franc Tireur (Part Of) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms franc tireur (part of) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 55.03 N,1 39.643 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.917167
  • Longitude: 1.660717
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS FRANC TIREUR (PART OF)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 314
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 25, 1943
Original Detection Year 1943
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2016

Surveying Details

H02423/43 10.11.43 DRIFT SWEEP CLEAR 46FT, FOUL 50FT. (FOIC HARWICH 10.11.43). INS AS WKPA 7FMS 4FT. - NM 22/44. H4139/76 11.1.77 NOT FOUND DURING AREA DCS3 SEARCH. (HMS BULLDOG & HMS BEAGLE, HI 31/76). DELETE. BR STD. HH090/667/01 19.12.95 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 AND MAGNETOMETER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMENDED TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY E BOAT.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 55.03 N,1 39.643 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS FRANC TIREUR (PART OF) wreck located?

The HMS FRANC TIREUR (PART OF) wreck is located at coordinates 51 55.03 N,1 39.643 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS FRANC TIREUR (PART OF)?

The seabed around the HMS FRANC TIREUR (PART OF) lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the HMS FRANC TIREUR (PART OF) sink?

The HMS FRANC TIREUR (PART OF) sank on Sep 25, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS FRANC TIREUR (PART OF) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS FRANC TIREUR (PART OF) was discovered in 1943.

What country did the HMS FRANC TIREUR (PART OF) belong to?

The HMS FRANC TIREUR (PART OF) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS FRANC TIREUR (PART OF)?

The HMS FRANC TIREUR (PART OF) had a tonnage of 314 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS FRANC TIREUR (PART OF)?

The HMS FRANC TIREUR (PART OF) is classified as a trawler.

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