Espire Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
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Espire Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 21.698 N,1 27.607 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Wreck Depth | 39 m |
| Water Depth | 45 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | ESPIRE |
| Type | fishing vessel |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 9.1 m |
| Sonar Length | 16 |
| Sonar Width | 5 |
| Shadow Height | 5.4 |
| Orientation | 98 |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Oct 17, 1995 |
| Bottom Texture | Sand |
| Debris Field | 0015.0,000 |
| Original Detection Year | 1995 |
| Last Detection Year | 2000 |
| Original Source | national coast guard or patrol |
| Surveying Details | HH242/630/03 24.10.95 HH242/630/03 24.10.95 SANK IN 552141N, 012738W [OGB]. (MRCC YARMOUTH, TLX DTD 18.10.95). INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH090/843/01 4.1.00 HH090/843/01 4.1.00 EXAM'D 6.7.99 IN 5521.698N, 0127.607W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 39.1, FOUL 39.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 39.6 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 16MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.4MTRS. LIES 098/278 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS EXTENDS 15MTRS TO THE N. REASONABLY INTACT. CONFIRMED BY DIVERS TO BE THE 'ESPIRE'. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMEND TO SW 39MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. |
| Last Amended Date | Jan 4, 2000 |
Circumstances of loss
TOOK WATER AND SANK. CREW RESCUED.
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