Enecuri Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Enecuri Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 34.824 N,2 24.933 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.580400
  • Longitude: -2.415550
Wreck Depth 4.6 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ENECURI
Type steam ship
Flag ES
Length 87.8 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.8
Sonar Length 85.2
Sonar Width 11.9
Shadow Height 9.68
Orientation 3
Tonnage 2385
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 29, 1900
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source diver
Surveying Details 10.8.67 REMAINS OF BROKEN UP WRECK SPARS HULL AND PLATES ETC IN 503452.5N, 022451W. (MR T SIMS, SUB-AQUA CLUB, LONDON BRANCH). CHART AS OBSTN. BR STD. 8.6.78 REFERRED TO AS 'THE SPANIARD' (?ENECURI) IN BSAC WRECK SHEET 014. REPORTED AS IRON HULL LISTING TO STARBOARD. BROKEN UP AMIDSHIPS, BUT BOW & STERN DISTINGUISHABLE. IRON PROP STILL PRESENT. STANDS APPROX 5MTRS ABOVE SEABED. WK OF A PONTOON LIES ALONG PORT SIDE. H5249/76 10.12.80 NAME CONFIRMED AS 'ENECURI' FROM LOCALS. (W E BUTLAND, DTD 26.11.80). H5249/76 29.4.81 DIVED ON 5.4.81. APPARENTLY BROKEN IN TWO. BOW STANDS APPROX 20FT HIGH IN DEPTH 40-60FT, HEADING S AND ABOUT 50FT OUT FROM B'WATER. POSN JUST S OF BEACON [BN E?] AND JUST OPPOSITE BUNKER. (W E BUTLAND, DTD 6.4.81). CHECKED FOR MOST PROBABLE POSN USING SURVEY [K8101/3]. CHART AS DWP CENTRED ON 503447.4N, 022450.3W [OGB]. BR STD. 14.10.04 EUT POSN: 5034.824N, 0224.917W. NE 2268. HH091/217/01 / SEP 2009/000158351 2.11.09 EXAM'D 25.3.08 IN 5034.824N, 0224.933W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.63 IN GEN DEPTH 14.31MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 85.2MTRS, WIDTH 11.9MTRS, HT 9.68MTRS. LIES 003/183DEGS WITH S. BROKEN MIDSHIPS. BOW SECTION UPRIGHT AND CLEARLY DEFINED. WITH SLIGHT LIST TO STBD. STERN BROKEN UP OR BURIED. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1217). AMEND TO DWP 4.6MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 2, 2009

Circumstances of loss

EX-MARISTOW. BUILT IN 1894 BY SIR RAYLTON DIXON & CO, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CIA NAV VASCONGADA, BILBAO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 224 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR BILBAO. DRAGGED ANCHOR IN NW FORCE 9 AND WENT ONTO THE BREADWATER ROCKS. NEXT DAY SLID OFF AND SANK. MASTER LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BOWS S, N PART COLLAPSED, PONTOON ALONGSIDE

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FAQ

Where is the ENECURI wreck located?

The ENECURI wreck is located at coordinates 50 34.824 N,2 24.933 W.

How deep is the ENECURI and where exactly is it located?

The ENECURI lies at a depth of about 4.6 meters and is located at coordinates 50 34.824 N,2 24.933 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ENECURI?

The seabed around the ENECURI lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the ENECURI sink?

The ENECURI sank on Dec 29, 1900.

When was the wreck of the ENECURI discovered?

The wreck of the ENECURI was discovered in 1967.

What country did the ENECURI belong to?

The ENECURI belonged to ES.

What cargo was the ENECURI carrying?

The ENECURI was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ENECURI?

The ENECURI had a tonnage of 2385 tons.

What type of wreck is the ENECURI?

The ENECURI is classified as a steam ship.

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