Espire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Espire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 21.698 N,1 27.607 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.361633
  • Longitude: -1.460117
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
Last Amended Date Jan 4, 2000

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.

Circumstances of loss

TOOK WATER AND SANK. CREW RESCUED.

General Comments

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FAQ

Where is the ESPIRE wreck located?

The ESPIRE wreck is located at coordinates 55 21.698 N,1 27.607 W.

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

The ESPIRE lies at a depth of about 39 meters and is located at coordinates 55 21.698 N,1 27.607 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ESPIRE?

The seabed around the ESPIRE lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the ESPIRE sink?

The ESPIRE sank on Oct 17, 1995.

When was the wreck of the ESPIRE discovered?

The wreck of the ESPIRE was discovered in 1995.

What country did the ESPIRE belong to?

The ESPIRE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ESPIRE?

The ESPIRE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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