Enterprize Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Enterprize Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 33.826 N,0 47.25 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.563767
  • Longitude: -0.787500
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ENTERPRIZE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 86.6 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2002
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 15, 1907
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1907
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 22, 2005

Surveying Details

28.6.72 GROUNDING POSN GIVEN AT COWBAR NAB. (DODS). POSN 543349N, 004709W FOR FILING ONLY. 15.1.82 RIBS, BOTTOM PLATING AND PROPELLER SHAFT CAN BE SEEN ABOUT 25MTRS FROM END OF SEWER OUTFALL. STANDS 2MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 4). NCA. H6331/87 20.1.89 NOT FOUND. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND DEAD. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1888 BY J THOMPSON & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY F H KIRKHOUSE & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE-EXPANSION ENGINE OF 202 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY T RICHARDSON & SONS, HARTELPOOL. PASSAGE WALLEND FOR ROTTERDAM. WRECKED IN FOG ON COWBAR STEEL. NO LIVES LOST. (DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ENTERPRIZE wreck located?

The ENTERPRIZE wreck is located at coordinates 54 33.826 N,0 47.25 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ENTERPRIZE?

The seabed around the ENTERPRIZE lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the ENTERPRIZE sink?

The ENTERPRIZE sank on Jun 15, 1907.

When was the wreck of the ENTERPRIZE discovered?

The wreck of the ENTERPRIZE was discovered in 1907.

What country did the ENTERPRIZE belong to?

The ENTERPRIZE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ENTERPRIZE carrying?

The ENTERPRIZE was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ENTERPRIZE?

The ENTERPRIZE had a tonnage of 2002 tons.

What type of wreck is the ENTERPRIZE?

The ENTERPRIZE is classified as a steam ship.

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