Saint Enogat Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Saint enogat Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 16.473 N,0 50.73 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.274550
  • Longitude: -0.845500
Wreck Depth 61 m
Water Depth 69 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SAINT ENOGAT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 86.9 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 91
Sonar Width 22
Shadow Height 10.2
Tonnage 2360
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,personnel
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1944
Bottom Texture Pebbles
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 4, 2003

Surveying Details

H067/44 5.8.44 H067/44 5.8.44 WK REPD IN VICINITY OF E2 BUOY [BUOY POSN - 501642N, 005000W]. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, AUG '44). 19.8.44 19.8.44 SONAR CONTACT REPD IN 501600N, 005000W. (AUBD 304/23). H3135/44 26.8.44 H3135/44 26.8.44 LOCATED BY HMCS BADDECK IN 501600N, 005000W. (PNO 51, 24.8.44). CHART AS NDW. H4121/76 8.11.76 H4121/76 8.11.76 WK EXAM'D 18.6.76 IN 501627.2N, 005039.1W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56 IN GEN DEPTH 66-73MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 13.3MTRS, LENGTH 230FT APPROX. LARGE WK WITH CENTRAL HIGH POINT, LYING ROUGHLY N/S. (HMS FAWN, HI 52/76). CHART AS WK 52MTRS IN 501627N, 005039W [OGB]. 23.8.96 23.8.96 LOCATED BY DIVERS. BELL MARKED 'WAR CLARION' RECOVERED. CARGO INCLUDED TYRES. CROCKERY DATED 1943 ALSO FOUND. (C MARTIN, NEWHAVEN/G FURSE, TELECON 23.8.96). NCA. HH090/952/01 4.11.03 HH090/952/01 4.11.03 EXAM'D 10.6.03 IN 5016.473N, 0050.730W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 61.3 IN GEN DEPTH 69-71MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 91MTRS, WIDTH 22MTRS. DCS3 HT 10.2MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS WITH BOWS TOWARDS 180 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPEARS TO BE BROKEN IN TWO AROUND MIDSHIPS. (GARDLINE, HI 952). AMEND TO WK 61MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

EX-WAR CLARION. RENAMED IN 1920. BUILT IN 1918 BY FORTH SHIPBUILDING & ENGINEERING CO LTD, ALLOA, SCOTLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT (T C WILTON & CO). TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 411 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR NORMANDY (JUNO BEACH). TORPEDOED BY U 413 WHILE PART OF CONVOY ETC 72 ON THE EASTERN FEEDER ROUTE FOR OPERATION NEPTUNE. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, PROBABLY BROKEN AROUND MIDSHIPS, BOWS S

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FAQ

Where is the SAINT ENOGAT wreck located?

The SAINT ENOGAT wreck is located at coordinates 50 16.473 N,0 50.73 W.

How deep is the SAINT ENOGAT and where exactly is it located?

The SAINT ENOGAT lies at a depth of about 61 meters and is located at coordinates 50 16.473 N,0 50.73 W.

How deep is the seabed around the SAINT ENOGAT?

The seabed around the SAINT ENOGAT lies at approximately 69 meters deep.

When did the SAINT ENOGAT sink?

The SAINT ENOGAT sank on Aug 19, 1944.

When was the wreck of the SAINT ENOGAT discovered?

The wreck of the SAINT ENOGAT was discovered in 1944.

What country did the SAINT ENOGAT belong to?

The SAINT ENOGAT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SAINT ENOGAT carrying?

The SAINT ENOGAT was carrying general and mixed goods,personnel.

What was the tonnage of the SAINT ENOGAT?

The SAINT ENOGAT had a tonnage of 2360 tons.

What type of wreck is the SAINT ENOGAT?

The SAINT ENOGAT is classified as a steam ship.

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