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 5.125 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 43.380000
  • Longitude: -3.085417
Water Depth 31 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 1983
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date May 20, 1999

Surveying Details

H3329/77 11.12.78 MARKED BY YELLOW CAN BUOY WITH SPAR TOPMARK, Q.FL, LAID IN POSN 250 MTRS, 345 DEG FROM DIQUE DE PUNTA LUCERO LT (4322.7N, 0304.9W), IN ABOUT 32 MTRS. NCA YET. (CADIZ TNM 1576/78). H5087/77 6.7.79 DW IN 432252.2N, 030501.2W, WITH Y CAN BUOY, QK.FL IN 432253.4N, 030500.6W. (CADIZ NM 23/730/79). BR STD. H3292/73 25.3.80 BUOY AMENDED TO G SPAR BUOY WITH 1 CONE, BELL & Q.G. (CADIZ NM 6/142/80). - NM 758/80. H3292/73 1.9.80 POSN OF BUOY 359 DEG, 390 MTRS DIGUE DE PUNTA LUCERO LT. (CADIZ NM 738/80). BR STD. H3329/77 9.3.81 PORT AUTHORITIES REPORT THAT RECOVERY OF THE WRECKAGE WAS COMPLETED AT END OF OCT. COMPLETE HULL & 75% OF CARGO RECOVERED. THE REMAINDER POSES NO HAZARD TO VESSELS. NCA YET AWAIT SP NM. (LL, 22.1.82). H2235/81 13.5.83 EXAMINATION OF REMAINS OF WK SHOWS THAT FRAGMENTS STANDING NO MORE THAN 1.2 MTRS EXISTED IN NOV 81. (INST HID DE LA MARINE CADIZ 22.4.83). AMENDED TO NDW IN 232252.2N, 030502.7W. - NM 1418/83 & 2702/83.

Circumstances of loss

13.11.78 SANK OUTSIDE BILBAO HBR. (LL, 13.11.78).

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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 5.125 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ESTHER S?

The seabed around the ESTHER S lies at approximately 31 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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