Bel Espoir Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Bel espoir Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
49 34.94 N,1 15.58 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | -5 m |
| Water Level Effect | covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | BEL ESPOIR |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | FR |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | May 20, 1971 |
| Original Detection Year | 1971 |
| Last Detection Year | 1987 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | 4.11.71 SANK AT SAINT-VAAST-LA-HOUGUE. (LLOYDS 204). APPROX POSN 493500N, 011530W FOR FILING ONLY. 13.2.84 NOT LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1983. 7.6.90 NOT SHOWN ON FR 7056 [1986 EDN], & NOT IN FR WK RECORDS 1987/JAN'90. AMENDED TO DEAD. |
| Last Amended Date | Mar 30, 2017 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPSIZED AND SANK AT LOW TIDE AT SAINT-VAAST-LA-HOUGUE OWING TO BREAKAGE OF ONE OF HER SHORING TIMBERS. (LLOYDS VOL.204).
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49 34.94 N,1 15.58 W
Bel Espoir on Wreck Map
Bel Espoir Wreck on Google Map
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