L'affranchie (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
L'affranchie (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 53.79 N,76 11.35 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.896500
  • Longitude: -76.189167
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name L'AFFRANCHIE (PROBABLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag HT
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 12, 1970
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jul 14, 2010

Surveying Details

25.2.70 AGROUND AND ABANDONED 2M S OF MORANT PT. (LLOYDS VOL.199). NCA YET. H1130/63 30.11.72 STRANDED WK IN 175333N, 761124W. (USNOO NM 26/27(1972)). BR STD. H3582/74 26.4.76 CONSPICUOUS STRANDED WK, WITH RUSTY HULL AND WHITE RUST-STREAKED SUPERSTRUCTURE, OBSERVED IN 175336N, 761124E, OR 194DEG [T], 1.4M FROM MORANT PT LT. (MV 'IONIC', HN DTD 4.4.76). INS AS ST (CONSPIC) IN REVISED POSN. - NM 877/76. 21.12.78 NAS POSN: 175345N, 761124W. NC 255. HH671/353/01 8.3.90 WK NO LONGER CONSPICUOUS. BARELY VISIBLE FROM 2M. (HMS ARROW, HN DTD 10.2.90). DELETE (CONSPIC) LEGEND. - NM 997/90. 25.3.04 WGD POSN: 1753.790N, 7611.350W. NE 255.

Circumstances of loss

OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY EDMUND VELAIRE, PORT AU PRINCE. PASSAGE FOR PORT AU PRINCE. REPORTED AGROUND AND ABANDONED. (LLOYDS VOL.199).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 17 53.79 N,76 11.35 W
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FAQ

Where is the L'AFFRANCHIE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The L'AFFRANCHIE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 17 53.79 N,76 11.35 W.

How deep is the seabed around the L'AFFRANCHIE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the L'AFFRANCHIE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the L'AFFRANCHIE (PROBABLY) sink?

The L'AFFRANCHIE (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 12, 1970.

When was the wreck of the L'AFFRANCHIE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the L'AFFRANCHIE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1970.

What country did the L'AFFRANCHIE (PROBABLY) belong to?

The L'AFFRANCHIE (PROBABLY) belonged to HT.

What cargo was the L'AFFRANCHIE (PROBABLY) carrying?

The L'AFFRANCHIE (PROBABLY) was carrying chemicals.

What type of wreck is the L'AFFRANCHIE (PROBABLY)?

The L'AFFRANCHIE (PROBABLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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