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 |
| Last Amended Date |
May 13, 1983 |
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.
Circumstances of loss
SANK JUST OUTSIDE BILBAO HBR.
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43 22.8 N,3 5.1 W
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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.