Marian Francis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Marian francis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 44.844 N,0 7.95 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.747400
  • Longitude: 0.132500
Wreck Depth 12.06 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MARIAN FRANCIS
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 80.2
Sonar Width 14.8
Shadow Height 3.1
Orientation 98
Tonnage 40
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 28, 1895
Scour Dimensions 067.9,097.3,000.7,196
Original Detection Year 1895
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 9, 2022

Surveying Details

23.11.05 COLLIDED 4 MILES ENE OF WITHERSEA. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN 534500N, 000800E FOR FILING ONLY. SEP 2021/000166150 17.9.20 EXAM�D 25.3.21 IN 5344.844N, 0007.950E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.06MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 15MTRS. LENGTH 80.2MTRS, WIDTH 14.8MTRS, HT 3.1MTRS. ORIENTATION 098/278 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 67.9MTRS, WIDTH 97.3MTRS, 0.7MTRS DEEP, TOWARD 196 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1587). HEAVILY DEGRADED, WITH BOILER VISIBLE. INS DW 12MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1890. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T CAMPBELL, GRIMSBY. PASSAGE GRIMSBY FOR FISHING GROUNDS AND RETURN. COLLIDED WITH JOHN MCINTYRE OF LONDON AND FOUNDERED. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST, SIBI).

General Comments

WELL DEGRADED, WITH BOILER VISIBLE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 44.844 N,0 7.95 E
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FAQ

Where is the MARIAN FRANCIS wreck located?

The MARIAN FRANCIS wreck is located at coordinates 53 44.844 N,0 7.95 E.

How deep is the MARIAN FRANCIS and where exactly is it located?

The MARIAN FRANCIS lies at a depth of about 12.06 meters and is located at coordinates 53 44.844 N,0 7.95 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MARIAN FRANCIS?

The seabed around the MARIAN FRANCIS lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the MARIAN FRANCIS sink?

The MARIAN FRANCIS sank on Aug 28, 1895.

When was the wreck of the MARIAN FRANCIS discovered?

The wreck of the MARIAN FRANCIS was discovered in 1895.

What country did the MARIAN FRANCIS belong to?

The MARIAN FRANCIS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the MARIAN FRANCIS?

The MARIAN FRANCIS had a tonnage of 40 tons.

What type of wreck is the MARIAN FRANCIS?

The MARIAN FRANCIS is classified as a sailing vessel.

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