Esther S Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Esther s Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		43 22.8 N,3 5.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.380000
  • Longitude: -3.085000
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ESTHER S
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 48.5 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3
Tonnage 400
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 11, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 1986
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3329/77 11.12.78 WK MARKED BY Y CAN LTBUOY, QK.FL 345DEGS, 250MTRS FROM DIQUE DE PUNTA LUCERO LT [432242N, 030454W] IN ABOUT 32MTRS OF WATER. (CADIZ TNM 1576/78 & LL, 7.3.79). 3.7.79 SALVAGE OPS 11.6.79. CARGO FIRST, THEN ATTEMPT MADE TO REFLOAT VESSEL. (LL, 2.7.79). H5087/77 6.7.79 DW IN 432252.2N, 030501.2W MARKED BY Y CAN LT BUOY, QK.FL. (CADIZ NM 23-730-79). BR STD. H3329/77 23.8.79 Y CAN BUOY LAID 300MTRS 349DEGS FROM DIQUE DE PUNTA LUCERO LT, WHILE SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (CADIZ TNM 25-768/79). 4.9.79 ALL ATTEMPTS TO RAISE VESSEL HAVE FAILED. (LL, 14.9.79). 2.11.79 POWERFUL DUTCH CRANE NOW TO BE USED. (LL, 12.11.79). H3292/73 1.9.80 AMEND BUOY TO 359DEGS 390MTRS FROM DIQUE DE PUNTA LUCERO LT. (CADIZ NM 738/80). BR STD. 5.2.80 SALVAGE ATTEMPTS TO BE MADE MAY 1980. (LL, 15.2.80). H3292/73 25.3.80 BUOY AMENDED TO PILLAR LT BUOY, Q.G BELL. (CADIZ NM 6-142-80). - NM 785/80. H3329/77 22.5.80 SALVAGE ATTEMPTS ABANDONED. (LL, 10.5.80). H3329/77 14.7.80 CADIZ NM 768(T)79 CANCELLED. (CADIZ NM 779/80). H3329/77 18.7.80 SALVAGE CONTRACT NOW AWARDED TO SALYOMORY MADRAZO, SANTANDER. (LL, 17.7.80). H3292/73 1.9.80 BUOY AMENDED TO 390MTRS 359DEGS FROM LUCERO LT. (CADIZ NM 738/80). BR STD. H3292/73 28.8.80 EXPLOSIVES TO BE USED,& WKGE RECOVERED BY FLOATING CRANE. (LL, 6.9.80). H3329/77 17.10.80 SALVAGE CONTINUES. WK IN 3 PARTS,TO BE RAISED BY CRANE. (LL, 10.10.80). H3329/77 31.10.80 H3329/77 31.10.80 SALVAGE HELD UP DUE TO BAD WEATHER. (CADIZ TNM 1187/80 & LL, 5.11.80). H3329/77 26.11.80 RECOVERY OF WK DELAYED UNTIL 1981. (LL, 9.12.80). H3329/77 11.6.81 PORT AUTHORITYS STATE RECOVERY BY EXPLOSIVES WILL CONTINUE NEXT SUMMER WHEN REMAINING CARGO IS SALVED. H3329/77 9.3.82 RECOVERY OF WKGE COMPLETED END OF OCT. HULL RECOVERED & 75% OF CARGO. REMAINDER NO HAZARD TO VESSELS. (LL, 22.1.82). H2235/81 13.5.83 ONLY FRAGMENTS NO MORE THAN 1-2MTRS HIGH REMAINED IN NOV 1981. (INST HID DE LA MARINA, CADIZ 22.4.83). AMEND TO NDW. - NM 1418/83. H2235/81 4.10.83 AMEND TO NDW ON 1170. - NM 2702/83. 20.5.86 NOT SHOWN ON SPANISH 3941. SDG 26MTRS SHOWN INSTEAD. DELETED.
Last Amended Date May 13, 1983

Circumstances of loss

SANK JUST OUTSIDE BILBAO HBR.

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FAQ

Where is the ESTHER S wreck located?

The ESTHER S wreck is located at coordinates 43 22.8 N,3 5.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ESTHER S?

The seabed around the ESTHER S lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the ESTHER S sink?

The ESTHER S sank on Nov 11, 1978.

When was the wreck of the ESTHER S discovered?

The wreck of the ESTHER S was discovered in 1978.

What country did the ESTHER S belong to?

The ESTHER S belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ESTHER S carrying?

The ESTHER S was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the ESTHER S?

The ESTHER S had a tonnage of 400 tons.

What type of wreck is the ESTHER S?

The ESTHER S is classified as a motor vessel.

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