Estia Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Estia Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 5.5 N,53 54 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 6.091667
  • Longitude: -53.900000
Wreck Depth 2.7 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ESTIA
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 141.7 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 11.6
Tonnage 7743
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 25, 1951
Original Detection Year 1951
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 1991

Surveying Details

29.11.71 29.11.71 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 061000N, 535400W. (LL 206). H2372/63 19.1.72 H2372/63 19.1.72 WK PA 2.7MTRS IN 060500N, 535330W, MARKED BY R BUOY CLOSE N. (HAGUE NM 3387/71). INS AS WK 2.7MTRS WITHOUT BUOY. - NM 196/72. H2372/63 27.1.72 H2372/63 27.1.72 POSN NOW IN 060530N, 535400W. (HAGUE NM 105/72). 2.3.72 2.3.72 OWNERS REPORT POSN AS 061100N, 534900W. (LL 207). NCA. H4903/75 17.2.77 H4903/75 17.2.77 ESTIA, ONE PORTION FOUND IN 060530N, 535400W. LEAST DEPTH 2.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS). IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1952. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ESTIA CIA NAV S.A. PASSAGE GULF OF MEXICO FOR BRAZIL. SANK FOLLOWING AN ENGINE ROOM EXPLOSION, WHICH CAUSED A CRACK AND A SUDDEN INRUSH OF WATER. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ESTIA wreck located?

The ESTIA wreck is located at coordinates 6 5.5 N,53 54 W.

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

The ESTIA lies at a depth of about 2.7 meters and is located at coordinates 6 5.5 N,53 54 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ESTIA?

The seabed around the ESTIA lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the ESTIA sink?

The ESTIA sank on Nov 25, 1951.

When was the wreck of the ESTIA discovered?

The wreck of the ESTIA was discovered in 1951.

What country did the ESTIA belong to?

The ESTIA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ESTIA carrying?

The ESTIA was carrying chemicals.

What was the tonnage of the ESTIA?

The ESTIA had a tonnage of 7743 tons.

What type of wreck is the ESTIA?

The ESTIA is classified as a steam ship.

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