Enders M Voorhees Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Enders m voorhees Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
37 25.78 N,24 27.91 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.429667
  • Longitude: 24.465167
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name ENDERS M VOORHEES
Type bulk carrier
Length 194.8 m
Width 20.4 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 10294
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 24, 1988
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1272/85 23.2.88 VESSEL, DRIFTED AGROUND & SUBSEQUENTLY BROKE IN TWO, AT PROFITIS ELIAS, KYTHNOS ISLAND. NO SALVAGE ATTEPTS YET. (LLOYDS VOL.271). NCA YET. H5995/83 3.5.88 NDW IN 372551N, 242757E, APPROX. (GREEK NM 22/88). NCA, PLOTS ALMOST ONSHORE. HH380/350/01 11.1.90 WRECK RAISED. (GREEK NM 213/89). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Jan 8, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1942 BY GREAT LAKES ENGINEERING WORKS, RIVER ROUGE, MICHIGAN. SOLD TO TURKISH SHIPBREAKERS. BROKE ADRIFT FROM M TUG 'EVEREST' IN STRONG GALE-FORCE WEATHER WHILE BEING TOWED FROM ALGECIRAS TO ALIAGA FOR BREAKING. GROUNDED ON KYTHNOS ISLAND & SUBSEQUENTLY BROKE IN TWO. BOTH SECTIONS EVENTUALLY REFLOATED, TOWED TO ALIAGA TO BE SCRAPPED. (MSD).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 37 25.78 N,24 27.91 E
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FAQ

Where is the ENDERS M VOORHEES wreck located?

The ENDERS M VOORHEES wreck is located at coordinates 37 25.78 N,24 27.91 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ENDERS M VOORHEES?

The seabed around the ENDERS M VOORHEES lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the ENDERS M VOORHEES sink?

The ENDERS M VOORHEES sank on Jan 24, 1988.

When was the wreck of the ENDERS M VOORHEES discovered?

The wreck of the ENDERS M VOORHEES was discovered in 1988.

What was the tonnage of the ENDERS M VOORHEES?

The ENDERS M VOORHEES had a tonnage of 10294 tons.

What type of wreck is the ENDERS M VOORHEES?

The ENDERS M VOORHEES is classified as a bulk carrier.