Ennismore (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ennismore (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 17.614 N,1 25.938 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.293567
  • Longitude: -1.432300
Wreck Depth 93 m
Water Depth 97 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ENNISMORE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.2 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 33
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 40
Tonnage 1499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal,coke
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 30, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Mar 2, 2010

Surveying Details

H8203/19 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 23M E OF GIRDLENESS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). DODS & WW1SL AGREE. H4087/26 13.7.26 NDWPA (1917) IN 571700N, 012500E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). LC 2397. 6.10.74 AMEND TO WK USC PA 50MTRS. NC 213. (TONNAGE KNOWN). H1270/78 5.12.84 DATA REASSESSED. AMEND TO USCPA 65MTRS. NC 213. 12.5.92 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 20M E OF PETERHEAD. (LL WW1). NCA. HH091/155/01 2.3.10 SEP 2010/000098684 EXAM'D 3.7.09 IN 5717.614N, 0125.938W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 93.11 IN GEN DEPTH 97.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 33MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS, HT 4.5MTRS. LIES 040/220 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1155). UPRIGHT, BOWS SW. PROBABLY TOO SMALL TO BE ENNISMORE. AMEND WK 93MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1880 BY BARROW SB CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J CORMACK & CO. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR CHRISTIANA. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (DODS).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS SW

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FAQ

Where is the ENNISMORE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ENNISMORE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 17.614 N,1 25.938 W.

How deep is the ENNISMORE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ENNISMORE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 93 meters and is located at coordinates 57 17.614 N,1 25.938 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ENNISMORE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ENNISMORE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 97 meters deep.

When did the ENNISMORE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ENNISMORE (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 30, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ENNISMORE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ENNISMORE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ENNISMORE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ENNISMORE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ENNISMORE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ENNISMORE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal,coke.

What was the tonnage of the ENNISMORE (POSSIBLY)?

The ENNISMORE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1499 tons.

What type of wreck is the ENNISMORE (POSSIBLY)?

The ENNISMORE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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