Bel Espoir Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Bel espoir Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 46.888 N,2 2.434 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.781467
  • Longitude: -2.040567
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BEL ESPOIR
Type fishing vessel
Flag FR
Length 10.7 m
Width 4.1 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 9, 1998
Original Detection Year 1999
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH351/560/03 5.2.99 DW IN 4846.94N, 0202.35W [EUR]. (FR NM 99 03 21). - NM 843/99. 30.4.01 WK IN 4846.945N, 0202.351W [EUR]. NAME AND OTHER DETAILS GIVEN. (FR WK RECORDS 2000). AMEND POSN. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 4846.888N, 0202.434W.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2019

Circumstances of loss

SANK WHILST FISHING.

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FAQ

Where is the BEL ESPOIR wreck located?

The BEL ESPOIR wreck is located at coordinates 48 46.888 N,2 2.434 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BEL ESPOIR?

The seabed around the BEL ESPOIR lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the BEL ESPOIR sink?

The BEL ESPOIR sank on Dec 9, 1998.

When was the wreck of the BEL ESPOIR discovered?

The wreck of the BEL ESPOIR was discovered in 1999.

What country did the BEL ESPOIR belong to?

The BEL ESPOIR belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the BEL ESPOIR?

The BEL ESPOIR is classified as a fishing vessel.

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