Enid (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Enid (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 57.38 N,0 52.506 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.956333
  • Longitude: -0.875100
Wreck Depth 95 m
Water Depth 106 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ENID (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Sonar Length 70
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 40
Tonnage 1140
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 17, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Mar 3, 2004

Surveying Details

SANK 6 TO 7 MILES N OF MUCKLE FLUGGA. (WW2SL). 13.10.72 13.10.72 INS AS USCPA 45FMS. NE 219 H3050/72 13.12.77 H3050/72 13.12.77 NOT FOUND, NOT DISPROVED. (HMS HERALD, ROS DTD 19.8.77). NCA. 20.11.78 20.11.78 AMEND USCPA 82MTRS. NC 1233. H3718/84 10.10.84 H3718/84 10.10.84 EXAM'D 26.4.84 IN 605725N, 005223W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER & HIFIX/6 [3 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 95.5 IN GEN DEPTH 106MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS (APPROX). LYING 040/220 DEGS. DCS3 TRACE INDICATES LIKELIHOOD OF BUOYANT HAWSWERS, OF FISHING GEAR ATTACHED TO BOW AND STERN OF WK. (NP 1008, RV BON ESPRIT, HI 144). AMEND WK 95MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING TORPEDO & GUN ATTACK BY U-25. (WW2SL).

General Comments

INTACT, NETTED AT BOW AND STERN

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FAQ

Where is the ENID (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ENID (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 60 57.38 N,0 52.506 W.

How deep is the ENID (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ENID (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 95 meters and is located at coordinates 60 57.38 N,0 52.506 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ENID (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ENID (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 106 meters deep.

When did the ENID (PROBABLY) sink?

The ENID (PROBABLY) sank on Jan 17, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ENID (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ENID (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ENID (PROBABLY) belong to?

The ENID (PROBABLY) belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the ENID (PROBABLY)?

The ENID (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1140 tons.

What type of wreck is the ENID (PROBABLY)?

The ENID (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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