Esperanza Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | dangerous wreck |
| Status | Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist |
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Esperanza Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
55 14.8 N,14 43.73 E |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
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| Water Depth | 6 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Mean Sea Level |
| Name | ESPERANZA |
| Type | motor vessel |
| Flag | DE |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Dec 16, 1991 |
| Original Detection Year | 1991 |
| Last Detection Year | 1992 |
| Original Source | Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports |
| Surveying Details | HH330/350/02 14.1.92 AGROUND ON ROCKY SEABED JUST OUTSIDE ENTRANCE TO PORT OF VANG, BORNHOLM ISLAND. HOLD AND ENGINE ROOM FLOODED. (LL 17.12.91). WK HAS BEEN PUSHED FURTHER ASHORE ONTO PEBBLE BEACH. DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL 4.1.92). NCA YET. HH330/350/02 29.1.92 STRANDED IN 551448N, 144354E, ABOUT 40MTRS N OF VANG PIER AND ABOUT 25MTRS OFF-SHORE. NOT MARKED. (DANISH NM 233/92). NCA, BA 2360 STS. HH330/350/02 7.2.92 WK HAMPERS NAVIGATION TO AND FROM PIER. NEITHER OWNERS NOR INSURERS INTEND TO REMOVE WRECK. (LL 7.2.92). NCA. HH330/350/02 7.4.92 DEMOLITION IN SITU NOW IN HAND. (LL 24.3.92). AMENDED TO DEAD. NFA. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 30, 2010 |
Circumstances of loss
GROUNDED WHILE ON APPROACH TO PORT OF VANG. (LL).
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