Estafette Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Estafette Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 48.583 N,7 12 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 33.809717
  • Longitude: -7.200000
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ESTAFETTE
Length 43 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 315
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 8, 1942
Original Detection Year 1956
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Mar 29, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the French vessel ESTAFETTE is located off the coast of Morocco at coordinates 33 48.583 N, 7 12 W. Originally recorded as running aground in this position in 1976, historical French wreck records indicate the vessel was previously used for target shelling practice and was later reported as refloated by the marines. Due to its history as a target ship, the site is classified as a dead wreck and no longer poses a structural obstruction to navigation. This record serves as a filing reference for the maritime position of the former ESTAFETTE wreck site.

Surveying Details

17.12.76 RAN AGROUND IN 334835N, 071200W. STATED IN 1956 THAT WRECK WAS REFLOATED BY THE MARINES AFTER BEING USED FOR TARGET SHELLING PRACTICE. (FRENCH WRECK RECORDS 1976, WRECK NO 10937/004). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY.

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FAQ

Where is the ESTAFETTE wreck located?

The ESTAFETTE wreck is located at coordinates 33 48.583 N,7 12 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ESTAFETTE?

The seabed around the ESTAFETTE lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the ESTAFETTE sink?

The ESTAFETTE sank on Nov 8, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ESTAFETTE discovered?

The wreck of the ESTAFETTE was discovered in 1956.

What was the tonnage of the ESTAFETTE?

The ESTAFETTE had a tonnage of 315 tons.

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