Esperance Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Esperance Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
53 7.023 N,1 37.888 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 18 m |
| Water Depth | 32 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | ESPERANCE |
| Type | smack |
| Flag | GB |
| Tonnage | 46 |
| Tonnage Type | gross |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Aug 10, 1915 |
| Original Detection Year | 1915 |
| Last Detection Year | 1992 |
| Original Source | published World War 1 losses |
| Surveying Details | SANK IN 530700N, 013800E, APPROX. (WW1SL). H4282/26 INS AS NDW PA (1915) IN 530700N, 013800E ON 1094. DELETE FROM 2182A. H456/58 21.8.59 AMEND TO NDW (PA). NC 106. 8.3.72 AMEND TO USC PA 18MTRS. NC 105 4.7.72 SHOWN ON DANISH FISHING CHART 5300 [1965]. HH090/524/01 13.1.92 NOT FOUND. (LAND & MARINE, HI 531). DELETED. - NM 387/92. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 13, 1992 |
Circumstances of loss
CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY GUN FIRE.
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