Nautica Ena Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Nautica ena Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 18.017 N,2 52.855 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.300283
  • Longitude: 2.880917
Wreck Depth 1.8 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NAUTICA ENA
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 51.8 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 55
Tonnage 499
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 28, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Markers N CARD BUOY, 'NAUTICA ENA', Q, CLOSE NW
Surveying Details 2.10.74 SANK ABOUT 4 MILES OFF OSTEND, WHILE ATTEMPTING TO MAKE HARBOUR, IN 6 TO 7MTRS. (LL 2.10.74). 4.10.74 SANK IN 511808N, 025250E. LIES UPRIGHT IN 7MTRS OF WATER WITH TIPS OF MASTS SHOWING AT LW. MARKED BY 2 G LT BUOYS, FL 10S. (LL 218). NAVEAM 337/74 ISSUED. H1271/74 23.9.74 MASTS SHOW AT LW. NO SALVAGE ATTEMPT EXPECTED IN NEAR FUTURE. (LLOYDS AGENT, ANTWERP, TELEX 23.9.75). H1271/74 24.10.74 DW (MASTS) IN 511803N, 025259E [EUR]. WK BUOYS LAID CLOSE ESE AND CLOSE NW. (OSTEND NM 153(T)/73, NM 100/74 & HAGUE NM 3259(T)/74). H1271/74 23.9.75 INS DW (MTS) IN 511803N, 025259E. G CON, E TOPMARK, RAREFL, INT Q FL G, V CLOSE ESE & G CAN, N TOPMARK, RAREFL, FL G, V CLOSE NW. - NM 2027/75. 12.1.77 BUOYS AMENDED TO E CARD, Q(3) 10S, & N CARD, Q(9) 15S. NC 125. H1271/74 23.7.81 BUOY CLOSE NW NOW N CARD, Q, WITH LEGEND 'NAUTICA ENA'. E CARD BUOY REMOVED. (OSTEND NM 44/81 & OSTEND NM 18/58/81). - NM 1764/81. H1271/74 4.11.81 SW 1.9MTRS IN 511804N, 025256E [EUR]. (OSTEND NM 21/69/81). - NM 2759/81. H1271/74 12.4.84 SECTORSCAN SONAR SURVEY CARRIED OUT 12 & 13.3.84. WK APPEARS INTACT AND UPRIGHT. SONAR LENGTH 55MTRS. (D GOODSON, 20.3.84). H2686/87 30.9.87 BUOY NOW MOVED TO 511807N, 025253E [EUR]. (OSTENDE NM 126/87). NCA. H1310/88/16 22.9.88 NAME CONFIRMED AS NAUTICA ENA. (R VERPOORTE 9.2.88). SEP 2010/000138707 15.10.10 SHOWN AS SW 1.8MTRS [LAT] IN 5118.017N, 0252.885E [WGD] WITH N CARD PILLAR BUOY, 'NAUTICA ENA', Q, CLOSE NNW ON BELGIAN 102 [NE 6.10, 1:60,000].
Last Amended Date Sep 29, 2025

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH THE WEST GERMAN MV THURINGIA. PASSAGE FLIXBOROUGH FOR GHENT. (LL 218).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the NAUTICA ENA wreck located?

The NAUTICA ENA wreck is located at coordinates 51 18.017 N,2 52.855 E.

How deep is the NAUTICA ENA and where exactly is it located?

The NAUTICA ENA lies at a depth of about 1.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 18.017 N,2 52.855 E.

How deep is the seabed around the NAUTICA ENA?

The seabed around the NAUTICA ENA lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the NAUTICA ENA sink?

The NAUTICA ENA sank on Sep 28, 1974.

When was the wreck of the NAUTICA ENA discovered?

The wreck of the NAUTICA ENA was discovered in 1974.

What country did the NAUTICA ENA belong to?

The NAUTICA ENA belonged to PA.

What cargo was the NAUTICA ENA carrying?

The NAUTICA ENA was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the NAUTICA ENA?

The NAUTICA ENA had a tonnage of 499 tons.

What type of wreck is the NAUTICA ENA?

The NAUTICA ENA is classified as a carrier.

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