Frances (1839)

Frances was a cutter built in 1839 at Encounter Bay, South Australia. It was wrecked on South Neptune Island on 29 August 1840. It was reported that the crew survived the wrecking event, came ashore and survived on a diet of penguin for 50 days before sending 2 people in a dinghy to Port Lincoln to seek help. Those remaining at South Neptune Island were subsequently rescued. While the wreck site is protected by the Commonwealth Historic Shipwrecks Act 1976 and its location is recorded as being at 35°33′00″S 136°12′00″E / 35.55000°S 136.20000°E / -35.55000; 136.20000Coordinates: 35°33′00″S 136°12′00″E / 35.55000°S 136.20000°E / -35.55000; 136.20000, as of 2004 it had not been found.

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Frances

Frances is a given name, the feminine version of Francis.

Frances may refer to:

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Frances (ship)

A number of sailing ships have been named Frances:

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Frances, Washington

Frances is an unincorporated community in Pacific County, Washington, United States. Frances is located along State Route 6 east of the community of Lebam. Frances and surrounding areas are part of an area heavily affected by the logging industry.

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