Esther (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Esther (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 40.271 N,5 57.256 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.671183
  • Longitude: -5.954267
Wreck Depth 95 m
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ESTHER (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag FR
Length 19.8 m
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 30
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 5, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2000

Surveying Details

H3227/74 14.10.80 H3227/74 & H4287/77 14.10.80 SANK IN 494000N, 060000W, APPROX, IN GEN DEPTH OF ABT 90MTRS. (LANDS END CG, MRSC, TELEX DTD 5.11.80). CHART AS USC PA 80MTRS. - NM 2465/80. H3943/88 7.11.89 H3943/88 7.11.89 NOTHING FOUND IN INITIAL REPD POSN BUT DEBRIS, WITH NO SIGNIFICANT HT, EXAM'D 13.7.89 IN 494014N, 055712W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS AND HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 95 IN GEN DEPTH 95MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT LESS THAN 1.5MTRS, LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS. RECOMMEND CHART AS FOUL. (TH, PILOTAGE & MARINE, HI 465). AMEND TO F 95MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NE 2565.

Circumstances of loss

6.10.80 SANK FOLLOWING A FIRE AND WITH TRAWL STILL ANCHORED TO SEABED. (LL, 6.10.80).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 40.271 N,5 57.256 W
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FAQ

Where is the ESTHER (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ESTHER (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 49 40.271 N,5 57.256 W.

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

The ESTHER (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 95 meters and is located at coordinates 49 40.271 N,5 57.256 W.

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

The seabed around the ESTHER (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the ESTHER (PROBABLY) sink?

The ESTHER (PROBABLY) sank on Oct 5, 1980.

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

The wreck of the ESTHER (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1980.

What country did the ESTHER (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ESTHER (PROBABLY) belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the ESTHER (PROBABLY)?

The ESTHER (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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