Endeavour Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Endeavour Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 45.636 N,0 18.304 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.760600
  • Longitude: 0.305067
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ENDEAVOUR
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 6, 1955
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 27, 2015

Surveying Details

H3388/55 17.6.55 MOTOR BOAT SUNK WHILST WORKING ON WK OF 'GERMANIA' IN 504536N, 001824E, OR 130DEGS, 0.5M FROM LIFEBOAT HO, EASTBOURNE. (SHOREHAM CG, 6.6.55). CHART AS DW. BR STD. H4959/73 1.4.75 WRECK NOT LOCATED WHILST SOUNDING WITH E/S. NO CLOSE SEARCH. GEN DEPTH BY E/S 5MTRS. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). H4121/76 6.8.76 NOT SEARCHED FOR MAY/JUNE 1976. (SOISS, HI 41/76). 4.12.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (EGS, HI 1312). AMEND DEAD. SEP 2015/000083465 27.11.15 NOT LOCATED BY M/B DATASET. (GARDLINE, HI 1476). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

6.6.55 SUNK WHILST WORKING ON WK OF 'GERMANIA'. (SHOREHAM CG, 6.6.55).

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FAQ

Where is the ENDEAVOUR wreck located?

The ENDEAVOUR wreck is located at coordinates 50 45.636 N,0 18.304 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ENDEAVOUR?

The seabed around the ENDEAVOUR lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ENDEAVOUR sink?

The ENDEAVOUR sank on Jun 6, 1955.

When was the wreck of the ENDEAVOUR discovered?

The wreck of the ENDEAVOUR was discovered in 1955.

What country did the ENDEAVOUR belong to?

The ENDEAVOUR belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ENDEAVOUR?

The ENDEAVOUR is classified as a motor vessel.

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