Espoir No. 105 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Espoir no. 105 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		20 45.967 N,17 31.899 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 20.766117
  • Longitude: -17.531650
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ESPOIR NO. 105
Type stern trawler
Flag PA
Length 49.7 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 349
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 1, 1985
Original Detection Year 1985
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H4800/83 26.4.85 H4800/83 26.4.85 REPD SUNK IN 204600N, 172900W. (LL, 13.4.85) BR STD. H4800/83 31.5.85 H4800/83 31.5.85 ESTIMATED POSN OF SINKING 204600N, 173200W. (LL, 11.5.85) BR STD. 22.1.03 22.1.03 NDW SHOWN IN 2045.967N, 1731.899W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7386 [INT 1951] [1998 EDN, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 1661.
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 2003

Circumstances of loss

11.5.85 REPD TO HAVE BEEN ATTACKED AND SUNK BY MAURITANIAN PATROL VESSEL. VESSEL WAS ON PASSAGE MOROCCAN FISHING GROUNDS TO CONAKRY FISHING GROUNDS. ALL CREW RESCUED. (LL, 11.5.85).

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FAQ

Where is the ESPOIR NO. 105 wreck located?

The ESPOIR NO. 105 wreck is located at coordinates 20 45.967 N,17 31.899 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ESPOIR NO. 105?

The seabed around the ESPOIR NO. 105 lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the ESPOIR NO. 105 sink?

The ESPOIR NO. 105 sank on Apr 1, 1985.

When was the wreck of the ESPOIR NO. 105 discovered?

The wreck of the ESPOIR NO. 105 was discovered in 1985.

What country did the ESPOIR NO. 105 belong to?

The ESPOIR NO. 105 belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the ESPOIR NO. 105?

The ESPOIR NO. 105 had a tonnage of 349 tons.

What type of wreck is the ESPOIR NO. 105?

The ESPOIR NO. 105 is classified as a stern trawler.

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