Endymion Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Endymion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 40.48 N,3 1.898 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.674667
  • Longitude: -3.031633
Water Depth -6 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ENDYMION
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 164
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 28, 1933
Original Detection Year 1933
Last Detection Year 1984
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H475/43 26.1.43 IN POSN 534028N, 030149W. PORTION OF HULL SHOWS AT LWOST. (R RIBBLE, HBR AUTHORITY). NCA. H4083/72 7.9.84 UNCHARTED G CON BUOY SIGHTED GROUNDED ON SANDS NEAR DRYING WK BELIEVED TO BE THAT OF THE ENDYMION. (TH, LTR DTD 4.6.84). NO POSN ACTUALLY GIVEN IN LETTER. NCA. 10.3.04 RECORD REVIEWED. INS AS FOUL. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2004

Circumstances of loss

STEEL HULL. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. WAS UNDER TOW FOR PRESTON FOR BREAKING UP. BROKE TOW AND WENT ASHORE N OF FORMBY POINT. USED AS BOMBING TARGE DURING WW2. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the ENDYMION wreck located?

The ENDYMION wreck is located at coordinates 53 40.48 N,3 1.898 W.

When did the ENDYMION sink?

The ENDYMION sank on Jul 28, 1933.

When was the wreck of the ENDYMION discovered?

The wreck of the ENDYMION was discovered in 1933.

What country did the ENDYMION belong to?

The ENDYMION belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ENDYMION?

The ENDYMION had a tonnage of 164 tons.

What type of wreck is the ENDYMION?

The ENDYMION is classified as a trawler.

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