L'esparadon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
L'esparadon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 46.126 N,3 13.758 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.768767
  • Longitude: 3.229300
Wreck Depth 24.5 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name L'Esparadon
Type trawler
Flag FR
Tonnage 143
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1980
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H4830/74 18.1.80 DW IN 524612N, 031354E [EUR]. MARKED BY W CARD BUOY BUT TEMPORARILY OFF STATION 1000YDS SE OF WK. (R NETH NAVY HYDRO, TELEX 17.1.80). NCA YET. H4830/74 29.1.80 BUOY NOW CORRECTLY ON STATION. (R NETH NAV,Y HYDRO, TELEX). H4830/74 15.2.80 WK 21.5MTRS IN 524611N, 031351E [EUR]. MARKED BY W CARD BUOY, Q(9) 15S, CLOSE W. (NETH NM 498/80). - NM 616/80. H4830/74 2.6.80 DEPTH OVER WK NOW REPD AS 10MTRS. (R NETH NAVY HYDRO, TELEX DTD 30.5.80). H3091/78 2.7.80 NOW WK 9.7MTRS. (NETH NM 2050/80). BR STD. H2820/71 25.3.81 SHOWN AS SW 20.2MTRS IN 524611N, 031350E [EUR] IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS ON BLOMMENDAL SURVEY OF MAR '80 [K8592/4]. NCA - SURVEYED BEFORE ISSUE OF NETH NM 2050/80. H4830/74 28.10.82 DEPTH CONFIRMED AS SW 20.0MTRS. (R NETH NAVY HYDRO, TELEX DTD 11.10.82). AMEND DEPTH, DELETE BUOY. - NM 2883/82. H4830/74 13.6.83 RE-INS W CARD BUOY, Q(9) 15S, CLOSE W. - NM 1673/83. HH160/351/03 2.12.91 NOW SW 20.8MTRS IN 524609.5N, 031350.5E [EUR]. (NETH NM 600/91). BR STD. HH340/620/02 11.11.94 NOW SW 21.0MTRS.(NETH NM 578.94). BR STD. HH340/590/04 14.12.00 NOW SW 25MTRS IN 5246.17N, 0313.84E [EUR]. (NETH NM 49/554/00). [WGD] POSN: 5246.12N, 0313.76E. - NM 241/01. 8.8.05 BUOY NOT SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS NC 1631 [JUNE'05]. NCA. HH340/620/08 8.8.05 NOW WK 24MTRS IN 5246.06N, 0313.76E [WGD]. (NETH NM 29/400/05). - NM 4132/05. 19.11.14 SHOWN AS SW 24.4MTRS ON BA 1631 [EDN 4 DTD 13.6.13].
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH DUTCH MFV MAARTEN CORNELIA.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 46.126 N,3 13.758 E
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FAQ

Where is the L'Esparadon wreck located?

The L'Esparadon wreck is located at coordinates 52 46.126 N,3 13.758 E.

How deep is the L'Esparadon and where exactly is it located?

The L'Esparadon lies at a depth of about 24.5 meters and is located at coordinates 52 46.126 N,3 13.758 E.

How deep is the seabed around the L'Esparadon?

The seabed around the L'Esparadon lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the L'Esparadon sink?

The L'Esparadon sank on Jan 11, 1980.

When was the wreck of the L'Esparadon discovered?

The wreck of the L'Esparadon was discovered in 1980.

What country did the L'Esparadon belong to?

The L'Esparadon belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the L'Esparadon?

The L'Esparadon had a tonnage of 143 tons.

What type of wreck is the L'Esparadon?

The L'Esparadon is classified as a trawler.

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