Amazon Ense Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Amazon ense Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 54.791 N,5 16.614 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.913183
  • Longitude: -5.276900
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name AMAZON ENSE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 87.5 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 1865
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 1881
Bottom Texture Boulder
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source diver
Surveying Details H3542/68 27.9.68 NO BOILERS LOCATED BUT STEEL GIRDERS AND PLATING STANDING UP TO 10 FT ABOVE THE SEA BED IN THREE PLACES. SEABED IS OF LARGE BOULDERS AND THE STEEL GIRDERS ARE PROUD OF THESE. SALVAGE HAS TAKEN PLACE NO NON-FERROUS METALS. PROP & CAST IRON PROPELLOR ARE STILL INTACT, AREA IS FREE FROM WEED. (R EDMUNDS). H3542/68 2.4.69 POSN CONFIRMED AS 515446N 051633W. (R EDMUNDS).CHART AS DW - R/S. H3409/70 22.9.70 UNCONFIRMED REPORT THAT WK LIES IN 515446N, 051648W. (P.O. D HODGES) H1950/80 12.1.82 NOT FOUND NOR SPECIALLY SEARCHED FOR. (HMS FOX, HI 20). NCA. HH100/351/10 9.11.95 WK IN 515448N, 051642W. DISTINCTIVE 4 BLADED PROP WITH ONE BLADE MISSING. WELL BROKEN UP WITH STEEL PLATES EVERYWHERE. (R M JONES). SEP 2021/000284268 1.11.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1677). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2021

Circumstances of loss

RAN DIRECTLY INTO CLIFFS AT SAINT DAVID'S HEAD IN FOG. 1 LIFE LOST. CARGO SALVAGED. (WELSH SHIPWRECKS, T BENNETT)

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the AMAZON ENSE wreck located?

The AMAZON ENSE wreck is located at coordinates 51 54.791 N,5 16.614 W.

How deep is the seabed around the AMAZON ENSE?

The seabed around the AMAZON ENSE lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the AMAZON ENSE sink?

The AMAZON ENSE sank on Apr 16, 1881.

When was the wreck of the AMAZON ENSE discovered?

The wreck of the AMAZON ENSE was discovered in 1968.

What country did the AMAZON ENSE belong to?

The AMAZON ENSE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the AMAZON ENSE?

The AMAZON ENSE had a tonnage of 1865 tons.

What type of wreck is the AMAZON ENSE?

The AMAZON ENSE is classified as a steam ship.

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