Encourage Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Encourage Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 19.451 N,4 10.018 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.324183
  • Longitude: -4.166967
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ENCOURAGE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 45
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 25, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details SUNK IN 501925N, 040957W [OGB], OR 208DEGS, 6.8C FROM BREAKWATER LT. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - PFNM 2830/40. H977/40 21.7.41 H977/40 & H1028/40 21.7.41 MAST VISIBLE AT LW, 209DEGS, 4100FT FROM BREAKWATER LT. (ADMIRALTY MESSAGE, 30.10.40). INS AS NDWPA. - NM 1688/41 & FNM 1701/41. H2899/69 6.5.69 H2899/69 6.5.69 NOT LOCATED WITH E/S OR SONAR. (HMS WOODLARK, ROS DTD 30.1.69). AMEND FOUL. NC 1900. H2016/81 30.4.82 H2016/81 30.4.82 NOTHING FOUND DURING SEARCH USING DCS3. DIVERS REPORT WK ALMOST COMPLETELY BROKEN UP WITH ONLY FEW ROTTING TIMBERS REMAINING. (HMS HECATE, HI 46). NCA. 11.6.13 11.6.13 [WGD] POSN: 5019.451N, 0410.018W. 11.6.13 11.6.13 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. GOOD DATA DENSITY BUT SEABED CONDITIONS DO NOT ALLOW DISPROVAL. FURTHER INVESTIGATION NEEDED TO DISPROVE. (FLEET HM UNIT, HI 1289). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 11, 2013

Circumstances of loss

?BUILT OF WOOD. AN ADMIRALTY MFV. OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SUNK BY ?MAGNETIC MINE. CREWO FO 4 LOST. (WW2SL & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ENCOURAGE wreck located?

The ENCOURAGE wreck is located at coordinates 50 19.451 N,4 10.018 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ENCOURAGE?

The seabed around the ENCOURAGE lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the ENCOURAGE sink?

The ENCOURAGE sank on Oct 25, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ENCOURAGE discovered?

The wreck of the ENCOURAGE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ENCOURAGE belong to?

The ENCOURAGE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ENCOURAGE?

The ENCOURAGE had a tonnage of 45 tons.

What type of wreck is the ENCOURAGE?

The ENCOURAGE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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