Espirans Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
|
Espirans Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
57 41.649 N,3 30.588 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 4 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | ESPIRANS |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Original Detection Year | 1989 |
| Last Detection Year | 2020 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | HH268/350/01 8.2.90 ANCHORED IN BURGHEAD BAY WITHIN 0.25 MILES FROM THE BEACH AND 0.5 MILE FROM THE HARBOUR. (LL 25.10.89). SUNK IN BURGHEAD BAY. PURCHASED FROM INSURERS BY MR G ROBERTSON WHO ADVISED VESSEL IS TOO DEEP TO SALVAGE. (LL 18.1.90). NCA. SEP 2020/000300180 12.1.21 NOT LOCATED BY M/B SURVEY (2020) (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1582). NFA. |
| Last Amended Date | Feb 23, 2020 |
Circumstances of loss
CAUGHT FIRE. ABANDONED BY CREW. FIRE EXTINGUISHED. VESSEL TOWED TO AND ANCHORED IN BURGHEAD BAY. LATER SANK, PRESUMABLY AT ANCHOR.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
57 41.649 N,3 30.588 W
Espirans on Wreck Map
Espirans Wreck on Google Map
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General Comments
WOODEN HULL