Sir Francis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Sir francis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 19.012 N,0 20.103 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.316867
  • Longitude: -0.335050
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SIR FRANCIS
Type collier
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1991
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 7, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 23, 2016

Surveying Details

1917 SANK 2M NE OF SCARBOROUGH. (LL WW1) NCA, POSN 541900N, 002000W FOR FILING ONLY. H3752/26 11.6.26 NOW SHOWN AS NDW PA (1917) IN 542500N, 0023430W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BA 1191. H4593/59 9.11.59 NOW SHOWN AS NDW PA. NC 1200. 28.8.73 NOW SHOWN AS WK USC 28MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN) NC 129. H4069/72 3.12.75 NOT LOCATED IN 542500N, 002430W DURING SURVEY. (RISDON BEAZLEY, HN 13.11.75). DELETE & AMEND TO ORIGINAL POSN FOR FILING ONLY: 541900N, 002000W. H6331/87/2 10.2.89 NO INDICATION OF WKGE FOUND. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). NCA, AMENDED TO DEAD. 31.3.09 SIR FRANCIS POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED IN 5422.612N, 0023.853W [EUT]. SEE [5925]. (CARL RACEY, E-MAIL DTD 27.3.09) NFA. SEP 2016/00007250 23.5.16 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS PIONEER, HI1472). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1910 BY S P AUSTIN & SON. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CORY COLLIERIES. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 197 NHP. PASSAGE LONDON FOR THE TYNE. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. CAPTAIN AND NINE CREW LOST. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the SIR FRANCIS wreck located?

The SIR FRANCIS wreck is located at coordinates 54 19.012 N,0 20.103 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SIR FRANCIS?

The seabed around the SIR FRANCIS lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the SIR FRANCIS sink?

The SIR FRANCIS sank on Jun 7, 1917.

When was the wreck of the SIR FRANCIS discovered?

The wreck of the SIR FRANCIS was discovered in 1917.

What country did the SIR FRANCIS belong to?

The SIR FRANCIS belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the SIR FRANCIS?

The SIR FRANCIS had a tonnage of 1991 tons.

What type of wreck is the SIR FRANCIS?

The SIR FRANCIS is classified as a collier.

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