Espingole (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Espingole (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 9.683 N,6 36.256 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.161383
  • Longitude: 6.604267
Wreck Depth 31 m
Water Depth 40 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name ESPINGOLE (PROBABLY)
Type torpedo boat
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4693/71 14.11.79 WK 36MTRS IN 430943N, 063615E [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 79 40 41). BR STD. 2.1.86 POSN GIVEN AS 430948N, 063618E. (FRENCH WK RECORDS, 1984). NC 2165. 4.10.93 SHOWN IN 430945N, 063621E ON FRENCH 6873 [1993 EDN]. NCA. HH350/001/94 18.1.94 NAVIGATION, ANCHORING, BATHING, DIVING AND OTHER UNDERWATER ACTIVITIES ARE FORBIDDEN WITHIN 200MTRS OF POSN 431048N, 063618E BECAUSE OF THE DANGER PRESENTED BY THIS WK. (FRENCH NM 94 01 24T). NCA YET. 6.8.98 WK OF MOTOR TORPEDO BOAT 'ESPINGOLE'. (DIVER MAGAZINE AUG'98). HH354/690/02 27.10.00 RESTRICTED AREA RADIUS 200MTRS CENTRED ON 4309.75N, 0635.35E [EUR]. ANCHORING AND DIVING PROHIBITED. (FRENCH NM 00 41 15). - NM 4674/00. 14.2.05 SHOWN AS WK PA 36MTRS, WITH RESTRICTED AREA, IN 4309.700N, 0636.290E [WGD] ON FRENCH 6616 [3RD EDN 2004, LARGEST SCALE]. BR STD. SEP 2016/000027217 10.2.16 WK 31MTRS IN 4309.696N, 0636.283E [WGD] (ACCURATE POSN TAKEN FROM FR566160; EDN 2.0, DTD 18.11.14). (FRENCH NM 4/81/16). AMEND NDW 31MTRS.
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2018
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 43 9.683 N,6 36.256 E
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FAQ

Where is the ESPINGOLE (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ESPINGOLE (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 43 9.683 N,6 36.256 E.

How deep is the ESPINGOLE (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ESPINGOLE (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 31 meters and is located at coordinates 43 9.683 N,6 36.256 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ESPINGOLE (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ESPINGOLE (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 40 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the ESPINGOLE (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ESPINGOLE (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1979.

What type of wreck is the ESPINGOLE (PROBABLY)?

The ESPINGOLE (PROBABLY) is classified as a torpedo boat.

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