British Endeavour Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
British endeavour Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 11 N,11 35 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.183333
  • Longitude: -11.583333
Water Depth 2400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BRITISH ENDEAVOUR
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 116.1 m
Width 15.2 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 4580
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 22, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 421100N, 113500W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED BUT REFERENCE BOOKS AGREE). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1927 BY ARMSTRONG, WHITWORTH & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH TANKER CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 422NHP FOR 10 KNOTS. PASSAGE THE CLYDE FOR ABADAN IN CONVOY. TORPEDOED BY U-50. BROKE IN TWO AND SANK. FIVE MEN LOST. (DODS, LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the BRITISH ENDEAVOUR wreck located?

The BRITISH ENDEAVOUR wreck is located at coordinates 42 11 N,11 35 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BRITISH ENDEAVOUR?

The seabed around the BRITISH ENDEAVOUR lies at approximately 2400 meters deep.

When did the BRITISH ENDEAVOUR sink?

The BRITISH ENDEAVOUR sank on Feb 22, 1940.

When was the wreck of the BRITISH ENDEAVOUR discovered?

The wreck of the BRITISH ENDEAVOUR was discovered in 1940.

What country did the BRITISH ENDEAVOUR belong to?

The BRITISH ENDEAVOUR belonged to GB.

What cargo was the BRITISH ENDEAVOUR carrying?

The BRITISH ENDEAVOUR was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the BRITISH ENDEAVOUR?

The BRITISH ENDEAVOUR had a tonnage of 4580 tons.

What type of wreck is the BRITISH ENDEAVOUR?

The BRITISH ENDEAVOUR is classified as a tanker.

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