Estrella (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Estrella (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 57.587 N,1 43.716 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.959783
  • Longitude: 1.728600
Wreck Depth 21.78 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ESTRELLA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 89.5
Sonar Width 22.8
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 86
Tonnage 1740
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 078.4,038.2,001.6,195
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H1543/18 15.3.18 SUNK IN 515735N, 014400E, 2C NNE OF OLD WAR CHANNEL BUOY. (HMS GANGES, HARWICH). ALSO REPD SUNK 5M S HALF W FROM SHIPWASH LTV. 1919 INS WK IN 515735N, 014400E. H3161/69 26.10.71 INS DW ON 1504. (MISSED SCALE). - NM 1723/71. H3821/72 29.8.72 AMEND TO USC 8FMS. - NM 1579/72. 21.9.72 AMEND TO USC 15.0 MTRS IN POSN 515735N, 014400E. NC 2052. H4139/76 11.1.77 EXAM'D 20.9.76 IN 515736.6N, 014347.4E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 20.8, FOUL AT 21.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 23.0 IN GEN DEPTH 27MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 29.6MTRS. LENGTH ABOUT 70MTRS. LIES ENE/WSW WITH SCOUR TO SW. NO SIGN OF BREAKING UP. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 36/76). AMEND TO SW 20.8MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/08 28.3.94 DIVED. SMALL WK, POSSIBLY A TRAWLER OF FEW HUNDRED TONS DISPLACEMENT. STERN SECTION IS INTACT AND LISTING TO STBD WITH PART OF WHEELHOUSE REMAINING. FORWARD OF THIS THE WK IS BADLY SMASHED AND PARTLY COVERED BY SAND. HIGHEST PART STANDS ABOUT 4MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (BOB HICKINBOTTOM, 12.3.94). HH090/667/01 12.12.95 EXAM'D 23.7.95 IN 515753.29N, 014342.79E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 21.8, FOUL 22.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 22.8 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 3.8MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.9MTRS. LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 29MTRS. LIES 092/272 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OCEANICS, HI 667). RETAIN SW 20.8MTRS. WK NOT FULLY SWEPT. SEP 2015/000143573 15.7.15 EXAM'D 30.6.15 IN 5157.586N, 0143.712E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.1MTRS. (FUGRO EMU, EMAIL DTD 30.6.15). NFS, RETAIN DW SW 20.8MTRS. � SEP 2019/000272653 20.11.19 EXAM'D 30.06.19; IN 5157.587N, 0143.716E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.78MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS, LENGTH 89.5MTRS, WIDTH 22.8MTRS, HEIGHT 5MTRS, ORIENTATION 086/266 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 78.4MTRS, WIDTH 38.2MTRS, 1.6MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 195 DEGS. (CLINTON MARINE, HI 1584). AMEND DW 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 20, 2019

Circumstances of loss

MINED WHILE ON PASSAGE LE HAVRE TO TYNE.

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FAQ

Where is the ESTRELLA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ESTRELLA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 57.587 N,1 43.716 E.

How deep is the ESTRELLA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ESTRELLA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 21.78 meters and is located at coordinates 51 57.587 N,1 43.716 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ESTRELLA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ESTRELLA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the ESTRELLA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ESTRELLA (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 5, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ESTRELLA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ESTRELLA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ESTRELLA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ESTRELLA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ESTRELLA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ESTRELLA (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ESTRELLA (POSSIBLY)?

The ESTRELLA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1740 tons.

What type of wreck is the ESTRELLA (POSSIBLY)?

The ESTRELLA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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