Flying Enterprise Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Flying enterprise Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 40.788 N,4 15.197 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.679800
  • Longitude: -4.253283
Wreck Depth 58 m
Water Depth 82 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name FLYING ENTERPRISE
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 120.7 m
Width 18.3 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 139
Sonar Width 37
Shadow Height 18.8
Orientation 78
Tonnage 6711
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1952
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1952
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details H409/52 12.1.52 SANK IN 493800N, 042300W. (ADMIRALTY). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H409/52 22.3.60 CARGO SALVAGE OPS BY ITALIAN SALVAGE CO SORIMA RESULTED IN OVER 9/7/2021 EXAM'D 22/11/2005: WK LOCATED IN 4940.788N, 0414.197W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 58MTRS. (HI 1059, GARDLINE). INS NDW 58MTRS.
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2005

Circumstances of loss

9.1.52 BUILT IN 1944 BY CONSOLIDATED STEEL CORPORATION. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ISBRANDTSEN COMPANY INC. PASSAGE HAMBURG FOR THE UNITES STATES. HULL CRACKED IN ROUGH WEATHER, TOOK ON SEVERE LIST AND WAS ABANDONED BY PASSENGERS AND CREW WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE MASTER. HE WAS JOINED LATER BY THE MATE OF SALVAGE TUG 'TURMOIL' AND AN ATTEMPT WAS MADE TO TOW THE VESSEL TO FALMOUTH. TOW PARTED AND SHE WAS FINALLY ABANDONED 9.1.52 AND SANK NEXT DAY. (DODS).

General Comments

ON PORT SIDE, BROKEN IN THREE, NETTED

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FAQ

Where is the FLYING ENTERPRISE wreck located?

The FLYING ENTERPRISE wreck is located at coordinates 49 40.788 N,4 15.197 W.

How deep is the FLYING ENTERPRISE and where exactly is it located?

The FLYING ENTERPRISE lies at a depth of about 58 meters and is located at coordinates 49 40.788 N,4 15.197 W.

How deep is the seabed around the FLYING ENTERPRISE?

The seabed around the FLYING ENTERPRISE lies at approximately 82 meters deep.

When did the FLYING ENTERPRISE sink?

The FLYING ENTERPRISE sank on Jan 10, 1952.

When was the wreck of the FLYING ENTERPRISE discovered?

The wreck of the FLYING ENTERPRISE was discovered in 1952.

What country did the FLYING ENTERPRISE belong to?

The FLYING ENTERPRISE belonged to US.

What cargo was the FLYING ENTERPRISE carrying?

The FLYING ENTERPRISE was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the FLYING ENTERPRISE?

The FLYING ENTERPRISE had a tonnage of 6711 tons.

What type of wreck is the FLYING ENTERPRISE?

The FLYING ENTERPRISE is classified as a steam ship.

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