Cabo Espartel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Cabo espartel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 55.197 N,1 3.657 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.919950
  • Longitude: 1.060950
Wreck Depth 24.17 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CABO ESPARTEL
Sonar Length 104.5
Sonar Width 23.5
Shadow Height 8.1
Orientation 52
Tonnage 4000
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 26, 1950
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1950
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2017

Surveying Details

H3721/50 23.6.50 DW IN 505518N, 010346E. G SPH LT BUOY, FLG.10S CLOSE W. (THNM 45/50 & 50/50). - NM 1171/50. H3721/50 13.1.51 AMENDED TO WK 11FMS. LIGHT BUOY DELETED. (HMSML 322 & TH). - NM 18/51. H3721/50 28.9.50 DISPERSED TO MORE THAN 46FT. (C-IN-C NORE, 28.9.50). H3721/50 13.10.50 OROPESA SWEEP FOUL AT 23FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14FT IN GEN DEPTH 109FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 13.10.50) H3721/50 27.10.50 FOUL AT 13FT, CLEAR AT 12FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 28FT IN GEN DEPTH 100FT. (HMS SCOTT, 27.10.50). H3721/50 10.11.50 DISPERSED CLEAR TO 50FT. (C-IN-C NORE, 10.11.50). H3721/50 16.11.50 EXAM'D IN 505516N, 010350E. SWEPT CLEAR AT 69FT, FOUL AT 70FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 84FT IN GEN DEPTH 100FT. (HMSML 322 & 323, 16.11.50). H3721/50 16.11.61 SWEPT CLEAR AT 69FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 79FT IN GEN DEPTH 115FT. SCOUR DEPTH 10FT. (HMS SCOTT, 8.3.61). 14.7.71 AMENDED TO SW 21MTRS. NC 536. H4551/76 10.11.76 REP'D HT OF 33FT IN 505513N, 010349E. (RISDON BEAZLEY, REF 4/76 DTD 27.10.76, SURVEYED 1956). NCA. H4199/78 9.10.78 LOCATED 18.9.77 IN 505510N, 010346E USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 33-35MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 34MTRS. DCS3 HT 11.6MTRS. LENGTH 106MTRS. LYING 0501230DEGS. HIGHEST POINT APPARENTLY A MAST.(HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). RETAIN SWEPT DEPTH. HH090/711/01 29.1.97 EXAM'D 9.8.96 IN 505511N, 010338E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 23.5, FOUL AT 23.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.9 IN GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8MTRS. LENGTH 90MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 060/240DEGS. BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (NP 1016, HI 711). AMEND TO SW 23.5MTRS IN 505508.9N, 010344.04E [OGB]. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091764 20.04.17 EXAM'D 26.07.16; IN 5055.197N, 0103.657E [WGD]. LEAST W/C DEPTH 24.17MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS, LENGTH 104.5MTRS, WIDTH 23.5MTRS, HEIGHT 8.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 052/232 DEGS. WRECK IS BROKEN AND PARTIALLY BURIED. (GARDLINE, HI 1497). AMEND DW 24MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

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FAQ

Where is the CABO ESPARTEL wreck located?

The CABO ESPARTEL wreck is located at coordinates 50 55.197 N,1 3.657 E.

How deep is the CABO ESPARTEL and where exactly is it located?

The CABO ESPARTEL lies at a depth of about 24.17 meters and is located at coordinates 50 55.197 N,1 3.657 E.

How deep is the seabed around the CABO ESPARTEL?

The seabed around the CABO ESPARTEL lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the CABO ESPARTEL sink?

The CABO ESPARTEL sank on May 26, 1950.

When was the wreck of the CABO ESPARTEL discovered?

The wreck of the CABO ESPARTEL was discovered in 1950.

What was the tonnage of the CABO ESPARTEL?

The CABO ESPARTEL had a tonnage of 4000 tons.

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