Enfield Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Enfield Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 15.092 N,103 54.725 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.251533
  • Longitude: 103.912083
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ENFIELD
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 67.7 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1149
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo electronics,machinery and mechanical parts
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 13, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 1993
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers ISOL DANGER, FL(2) 10S, CLOSE N.
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 1993

Surveying Details

H4779/75 7.8.80 ISOLATED DANGER LT BUOY, GPFL(2)10S, ESTABLISHED IN 011507N, 1035452E, CLOSE N OF WK OF MV ENFIELD. (PSA NM 47(T)/80). 4.9.80 NO ATTEMPTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO SALVAGE VESSEL, WHICH IS IN 50MTRS, DUE TO EXCESSIVE COST OF OPERATION. (LL, 11.9.80). H3695/80 22.9.80 WK REPD IN 011506N, 1035452E. MARKED BY ISOLATED DANGER LT BUOY, GPFL(2)10S, LAID CLOSE N. (PSA NM 56(T)/80). NCA. 12.1.82 INS NDW IN 011505.5N, 1035449.5E, MARKED BY ISOLATED DANGER PILLAR LT BUOY, GPFL(2)10S, CLOSE N. NE 2556. H4779/75 9.3.82 WK EXISTS IN 011506N, 1035452E, MARKED BY BUOY. (PSA, TELEX 2.3.82). AMEND DW WITH BUOY. NE 2403. H2263/82 19.3.82 DW IN 011505.5N, 1035449.5E. MARKED BY BUOY. (PSA NM 31/82). NE 2403.- NM 806/82. 29.5.85 SHOWN AS WK 43MTRS WITH ISOLATED DANGER BUOY CLOSE E ON SINGAPORE 502. - NM 1546/85. H4840/87 30.3.87 ENFIELD ISOLATED DANGER BUOY IN 011506.7N, 1035451.7E. (SINGAPORE TIDE TABLES & PORT FACILITIES, 1988). HH521004/92 13.10.92 WK TO BE SALVAGED. (PSA PORT MARINE NM 57/92). NCA YET. HH521/008/92 11.11.92 SALVAGE WORK TO CONTINUE UNTIL 14.4.93. (PSA NM 104(T)/92). HH521/400/03 24.9.93 WK SALVAGED. BUOY WITHDRAWN. (PSA NM 86/93). AMENDED TO LIFT. DELETE WK & BUOY. - NM 3490/93.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1960 BY TAIYO ZOSEN, NAGASAKI. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ENFIELD NAVIGATION CO LTD. SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH M BULK CARRIER ROSIE D ANCHORED IN E PETROLEUM ANCHORAGE, SINGAPORE HR. SANK ALMOST IMMEDIATELY. ONE MAN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ENFIELD wreck located?

The ENFIELD wreck is located at coordinates 1 15.092 N,103 54.725 E.

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

The ENFIELD lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 1 15.092 N,103 54.725 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ENFIELD?

The seabed around the ENFIELD lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the ENFIELD sink?

The ENFIELD sank on Jul 13, 1980.

When was the wreck of the ENFIELD discovered?

The wreck of the ENFIELD was discovered in 1980.

What country did the ENFIELD belong to?

The ENFIELD belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ENFIELD carrying?

The ENFIELD was carrying electronics,machinery and mechanical parts.

What was the tonnage of the ENFIELD?

The ENFIELD had a tonnage of 1149 tons.

What type of wreck is the ENFIELD?

The ENFIELD is classified as a motor vessel.

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