Enterprise Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Enterprise Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 33.018 N,0 12.796 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.550300
  • Longitude: 0.213267
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ENTERPRISE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 11.6 m
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 30, 1972
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.10.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 117DEGS(T), 3.8MILES FROM SPURN HEAD LT HO. (LL, 10.10.72). POSN 533300N, 001254E FOR FILING ONLY. H4601/68 13.10.72 NOT FOUND AFTER INITIAL SEARCH. MORE THOROUGH SEARCH TO BE CARRIED OUT. AWAITING NOTIFICATION. (NAVEAM 446/72). NCA YET. H4601/68 16.11.72 THOROUGH SEARCH FOR WK BY HUMBER SURVEYOR ON 5.10.72 COVERING 800FT IN N TO S DIRN & E 70W 2400FT LINES 50FT APART. NOTHING FOUND. WK PRESUMABLY BROKEN UP. NAVEAM CANCELLED. (BTDB HUMBER LTR, DTD 2/11/72). NCA. 2.12.98 AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 22, 2014

Circumstances of loss

SPRANG LEAK & SANK UNDER TOW OF 'MY ROSE ANN'. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 33.018 N,0 12.796 E
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FAQ

Where is the ENTERPRISE wreck located?

The ENTERPRISE wreck is located at coordinates 53 33.018 N,0 12.796 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ENTERPRISE?

The seabed around the ENTERPRISE lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the ENTERPRISE sink?

The ENTERPRISE sank on Sep 30, 1972.

When was the wreck of the ENTERPRISE discovered?

The wreck of the ENTERPRISE was discovered in 1972.

What country did the ENTERPRISE belong to?

The ENTERPRISE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ENTERPRISE?

The ENTERPRISE is classified as a fishing vessel.