Esturion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Esturion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		28 0.092 N,15 0.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 28.001533
  • Longitude: -15.001667
Water Depth 1500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ESTURION
Type trawler
Flag ES
Length 38.4 m
Width 7 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 311
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 1979
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.11.79 VESSEL TOTALLY LOST OFF THE CANARY ISLANDS, NEAR THE MOROCCAN COAST. (LL, 3.11.79). POSN 280000N, 150000W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Apr 3, 2003

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE PASAJES FOR THE CANARY ISLANDS. LOST FOLLOWING A FIRE WHICH STARTED IN THE GALLEY. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the ESTURION wreck located?

The ESTURION wreck is located at coordinates 28 0.092 N,15 0.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ESTURION?

The seabed around the ESTURION lies at approximately 1500 meters deep.

When did the ESTURION sink?

The ESTURION sank on Feb 20, 1979.

When was the wreck of the ESTURION discovered?

The wreck of the ESTURION was discovered in 1979.

What country did the ESTURION belong to?

The ESTURION belonged to ES.

What was the tonnage of the ESTURION?

The ESTURION had a tonnage of 311 tons.

What type of wreck is the ESTURION?

The ESTURION is classified as a trawler.

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