En Avant Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
En avant Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 3.365 N,1 27.084 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.056083
  • Longitude: 1.451400
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EN AVANT
Type tug
Flag GB
Sonar Length 16.2
Sonar Width 5.6
Shadow Height 3.4
Orientation 5
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 26, 1972
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2017

Surveying Details

H2873/71 26.4.72 NDW IN 510300N, 012725E, OR 45DEGS, 3M FROM VARNE LTV. (TH HARWICH/RNW TELECON 27.1.72 & LL 207). - NM 886/72. 7.9.73 NOW CHARTED AS USC 18.0MTRS. NC 1892. H4199/78 16.8.78 LOCATED 30.10.77 IN 510320W, 012710E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.6MTRS, LENGTH 29MTRS. LYING 025/205DEGS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 35/77). AMEND TO WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2330/84 4.3.86 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 240B). NCA. HH091/159/01 17.7.07 EXAM'D 5.10.06 IN 5103.365N, 0127.084E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 45.99 IN GEN DEPTH 49.4MTRS. LENGTH 16.2MTRS, WIDTH 5.6MTRS, HT 3.4MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (OSAE, HI 1159). INTACT. RETAIN WK 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED & SANK DURING BAD WEATHER. (LL).

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the EN AVANT wreck located?

The EN AVANT wreck is located at coordinates 51 3.365 N,1 27.084 E.

How deep is the EN AVANT and where exactly is it located?

The EN AVANT lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 51 3.365 N,1 27.084 E.

How deep is the seabed around the EN AVANT?

The seabed around the EN AVANT lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the EN AVANT sink?

The EN AVANT sank on Jan 26, 1972.

When was the wreck of the EN AVANT discovered?

The wreck of the EN AVANT was discovered in 1972.

What country did the EN AVANT belong to?

The EN AVANT belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the EN AVANT?

The EN AVANT is classified as a tug.

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