Esk Queen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Esk queen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 42.044 N,18 59.726 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.700733
  • Longitude: 18.995433
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name ESK QUEEN
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 78 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1591
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 1, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2010
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 28, 2010

Surveying Details

H3144/69 19.5.72 INS DW IN POSN 149 DEG, 1.5M FROM BN, 134 DEG, 1.2M FROM 2 FG LTS WITH SPAR CLOSE S. (STOCKHOLM NM 652/72). INS DW IN 574300N, 185900E. BR STD. 31.3.08 SHOWN IN 5742.044N, 1859.726E [STO] ON BA 2223 [EDN 6 DTD 18.3.06]. SEP 2010/000066232 28.5.10 NOT SHOWN ON SWEDISH 73 [EDN 7 DTD 17.3.10, 1:200,000]. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON BRITGRUND 45 MINS AFTER LEAVING FURILLEN FOR STOCKVIK. CREW SAFE. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ESK QUEEN wreck located?

The ESK QUEEN wreck is located at coordinates 57 42.044 N,18 59.726 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ESK QUEEN?

The seabed around the ESK QUEEN lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the ESK QUEEN sink?

The ESK QUEEN sank on Oct 1, 1970.

When was the wreck of the ESK QUEEN discovered?

The wreck of the ESK QUEEN was discovered in 1970.

What country did the ESK QUEEN belong to?

The ESK QUEEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ESK QUEEN carrying?

The ESK QUEEN was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the ESK QUEEN?

The ESK QUEEN had a tonnage of 1591 tons.

What type of wreck is the ESK QUEEN?

The ESK QUEEN is classified as a motor vessel.

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