Hms Francolin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms francolin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 50.625 N,1 32.74 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.843750
  • Longitude: 1.545667
Wreck Depth 10.4 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS FRANCOLIN
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 16
Shadow Height 1.6
Orientation 135
Tonnage 121
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 12, 1941
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H2416/60 15.6.60 SWEPT CLEAR 21 FT, FOUL 22 FT IN 41FT. LYING 305/125 DEG. (THV MERMAID, 13.5.60). INS WK 3FMS 3FT WITH G CON WK BUOY CLOSE NE IN 014 DEGS HAPPISBURGH LT 1.38 MILES. - NM 1299/60. 27.10.60 ORDER PLACED FOR DISPERSAL WITH MESSRS UNDERWATER SERVICES LTD. 22.2.61 CONTRACT CANCELLED. 2.6.61 FRESH CONTRACT WITH MESSRS UNDERWATER WELDERS AND REPAIRERS LTD, CARDIFF, FOR DISPERSAL TO 36 FT. (TH). 19.7.61 DISPERSAL DUE TO START 5.9.62. WK ASCERTAINED TO BE HMT FRANCOLIN. SHIP'S BELL ENGRAVED 'FARADAY', THE FORMER NAME OF FRANCOLIN RECOVERED. DISPERSAL RESPONSIBILITY ACCEPTED BY MIN OF TRANSPORT (TH, LTR 4.9.62). H2416/60 4.11.64 AMEND TO WK 6FMS. (TH, GT YARMOUTH).- NM 2085/64. 14.3.73 AMEND TO SW 10.4MTRS. NC 106. H1952/80 23.1.83 EXAM'D 17.6.82 IN 525036N, 013251E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 13.1 IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 15MTRS. SONAR RETURNS INDISTINCT, BUT SHOWS WRECKAGE WELL-DISPERSED. RETAIN CHARTED DEPTH. (SOISS, HI 22). NCA 18.5.15 WK 13.19MTRS IN 5250.625N, 0132.740E [WGD], LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 1.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 138. (BDC EXAMINATION OF CEFAS DS20/DS21). NCA, NFS.
Last Amended Date May 18, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT.

General Comments

WELL DISPERSED WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 50.625 N,1 32.74 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS FRANCOLIN wreck located?

The HMS FRANCOLIN wreck is located at coordinates 52 50.625 N,1 32.74 E.

How deep is the HMS FRANCOLIN and where exactly is it located?

The HMS FRANCOLIN lies at a depth of about 10.4 meters and is located at coordinates 52 50.625 N,1 32.74 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS FRANCOLIN?

The seabed around the HMS FRANCOLIN lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the HMS FRANCOLIN sink?

The HMS FRANCOLIN sank on Nov 12, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS FRANCOLIN discovered?

The wreck of the HMS FRANCOLIN was discovered in 1960.

What country did the HMS FRANCOLIN belong to?

The HMS FRANCOLIN belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS FRANCOLIN?

The HMS FRANCOLIN had a tonnage of 121 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS FRANCOLIN?

The HMS FRANCOLIN is classified as a trawler.

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