L'enjue (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
L'enjue (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 55.95 N,5 55.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.932500
  • Longitude: -5.917333
Wreck Depth 186 m
Water Depth 195 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name L'ENJUE (POSSIBLY)
Type escort vessel
Flag FR
Sonar Length 64
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 7.6
Orientation 22
Tonnage 335
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 9, 1945
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2012

Surveying Details

SUNK BY U-BOAT (ALLIED CASUALTIES MED). POSN 353600N, 054900W FOR FILING ONLY. 19.4.02 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 353600N, 054900W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). TOO DEEP & POSN TOO VAGUE TO CHART. 11.10.12 LOCATED 5.8.12 IN 3555.95N, 0555.04W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 186.65 IN GEN DEPTH 195MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 64MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS, HT 7.6MTRS. LIES NNW/SSE. SMALL 20MTR SECTION LIES CLOSE BY, DEBRIS EXTENDS 70MTRS N. (HMS ECHO, HI SNT_02_12). POSSIBLY THIS WK. INS AS WK 186MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY DEFOE BOAT & MOTOR WORKS, MICHIGAN. A FREE-FRENCH NAVAL FORCES SUBMARINE CHASER. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY GERMAN U-870. (ALLIED CASUALTIES MED).

General Comments

MAINLY INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the L'ENJUE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The L'ENJUE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 35 55.95 N,5 55.04 W.

How deep is the L'ENJUE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The L'ENJUE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 186 meters and is located at coordinates 35 55.95 N,5 55.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the L'ENJUE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the L'ENJUE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 195 meters deep.

When did the L'ENJUE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The L'ENJUE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 9, 1945.

When was the wreck of the L'ENJUE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the L'ENJUE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the L'ENJUE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The L'ENJUE (POSSIBLY) belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the L'ENJUE (POSSIBLY)?

The L'ENJUE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 335 tons.

What type of wreck is the L'ENJUE (POSSIBLY)?

The L'ENJUE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a escort vessel.

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