Esperanza Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Esperanza Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 28.198 N,0 5.617 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.469967
  • Longitude: -0.093617
Wreck Depth 50 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ESPERANZA
Type fishing vessel
Flag BE
Length 24.1 m
Width 6.6 m
Sonar Length 39.4
Sonar Width 16.9
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 135
Tonnage 99
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1985
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Apr 25, 2014

Surveying Details

H3051/75 8.5.85 LOCATED IN 502813N, 000800W BY THV 'MERMAID'. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.9 IN GEN DEPTH 57MTRS. (OCC TH HARWICH, TLX DTD 21 & 22.4.85). CHART AS WK 50MTRS. BR STD. H3051/75 29.5.85 NOT FOUND USING DCS3 & E/S, WITHIN 2000MTRS RADIUS OF POSN REPD BY OCC TH HARWICH OR OF POSN REPD BY THV 'MERMAID' TO SHOREHAM CG - NAMELY 502749N, 000733W. (HMS BULLDOG, SIG DTD 16.5.85). NCA YET. H1310/86/28 10.11.86 WK OF 'ESPERANZA' LOCATED IN 502808N, 000538W [OGB] USING DECCA. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (C MARTIN, 18.10.86). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H2350/85 16.2.87 EXAM'D 23.8.86 IN 502810N, 000532W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 44.3 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 12MTRS. LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. UPRIGHT ON FLAT BOTTOM. MAST PROBABLY STILL INTACT. LYING 350/170DEGS. (NP 1008, HI 317B). AMEND TO WK 44MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 23.2.99 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. 25.4.14 EXAM'D 5.3.14 IN 5028.198N, 0005.617W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 50.01 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 39.4MTRS, WIDTH 16.9MTRS, HT 5.99MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT WITH LIST TO PORT. (NETSURVEY, HI 1435). ?BOWS SE. AMEND WK 50MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1968 BY DE GRAEVE & ZONE, ZEEBRUGGE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SERIE WALTER, ZEEBRUGGE. OIL ENGINE OF 530 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. CAPSIZED WHILE TRANSFERRING GEAR TO BELGIAN FV TELSTAR.

General Comments

INTACT, ?BOWS S WITH LIST TO PORT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 28.198 N,0 5.617 W
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FAQ

Where is the ESPERANZA wreck located?

The ESPERANZA wreck is located at coordinates 50 28.198 N,0 5.617 W.

How deep is the ESPERANZA and where exactly is it located?

The ESPERANZA lies at a depth of about 50 meters and is located at coordinates 50 28.198 N,0 5.617 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ESPERANZA?

The seabed around the ESPERANZA lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the ESPERANZA sink?

The ESPERANZA sank on Apr 20, 1985.

When was the wreck of the ESPERANZA discovered?

The wreck of the ESPERANZA was discovered in 1985.

What country did the ESPERANZA belong to?

The ESPERANZA belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the ESPERANZA?

The ESPERANZA had a tonnage of 99 tons.

What type of wreck is the ESPERANZA?

The ESPERANZA is classified as a fishing vessel.

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