Hms Endymion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms endymion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		21 6.95 N,71 18.508 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 21.115833
  • Longitude: -71.308467
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ENDYMION
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 42.7 m
Width 11.6 m
Tonnage 893
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 20, 1790
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1995
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Jun 23, 2022

Surveying Details

22.2.95 REPD TO BE IN 210750N, 711810W APPROX. COMMERCIAL GUARD REQUESTED. (H HUTCHINGS, TELECON 10.2.95). NCA YET. HH685/410/01 10.4.95 WK, REPD TO LIE IN A GROOVE ON THE CORAL OUTCROP AT A DEPTH OF ABOUT 7MTRS IN 210657N, 711830.5W, THE GENERAL DEPTH OVER THE OUTCROP BEING 2-3MTRS. (B GASCOINE, DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND COASTAL RESOURCES, GRAND TURK IS, LTR DTD 26.3.95). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 7.1.98 NO LONGER CHARTED, SHOAL DEPTH OF ROCK 1.5MTRS CHARTED IN PREFERENCE. EXISTING SCALES TOO SMALL. NC 1450. 26.10.00 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN 5 YEARS. 2019/000256473 23.6.22 Not seen in RAMMS data or ortho imagery. (HI 1598, FUGRO LIDAR SURVEY 2018 - H525-53868). AMEND FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1797 BY GRAVES, LIMEHOUSE. 5TH RATE OF 44 GUNS. WRECKED ON A REEF APPROX 5 MILES SW OF SAND CAY, TURK ISLANDS. THE ROCK, AS A RESULT, WAS NAMED `ENDYMION ROCK'.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS ENDYMION wreck located?

The HMS ENDYMION wreck is located at coordinates 21 6.95 N,71 18.508 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ENDYMION?

The seabed around the HMS ENDYMION lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the HMS ENDYMION sink?

The HMS ENDYMION sank on Aug 20, 1790.

When was the wreck of the HMS ENDYMION discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ENDYMION was discovered in 1995.

What country did the HMS ENDYMION belong to?

The HMS ENDYMION belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ENDYMION?

The HMS ENDYMION had a tonnage of 893 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ENDYMION?

The HMS ENDYMION is classified as a sailing vessel.

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