Ennistown (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ennistown (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 31.532 N,5 44.598 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.525533
  • Longitude: -5.743300
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 69 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ENNISTOWN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 59.4 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.3
Sonar Length 82
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 15
Orientation 20
Tonnage 689
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 24, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H1950/76 11.11.80 H1950/76 11.11.80 WK EXAM'D 24.4.80 IN 523132N, 054431W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 58.5 IN GEN DEPTH 69MTRS. DCS3 HT 12MTRS. NO SCOUR. APPROX LENGTH 60MTRS, LYING N/S. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 40/80). INS AS WK 57MTRS. BR STD. 11.6.07 SEP 2007/000043225 11.6.07 WK LOCATED IN 5231.532N, 0544.598W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 69MTRS. LENGTH 82MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS, HT 15MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 199-2005). LIES 020/200 DEGS WITH BOWS PROBABLY BOWS SSW. NO SCOUR. NO DEBRIS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. AMEND WK 53MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3029/07.
Last Amended Date Jun 11, 2007

Circumstances of loss

EX-EIMSTAD. BUILT IN 1908 BY R THOMPSON & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY TOWN LINE (HARRISON SONS & CO). ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 72HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DUBLIN FOR CARDIFF. IN BALLAST. CAPTURED AND SCUTTLED BY UC-65 10 MILES SE FROM S ARKLOW LTV. (WW1SL & SII).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, PROBABLY BOWS SSW

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FAQ

Where is the ENNISTOWN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ENNISTOWN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 31.532 N,5 44.598 W.

How deep is the ENNISTOWN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ENNISTOWN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 52 31.532 N,5 44.598 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ENNISTOWN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ENNISTOWN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 69 meters deep.

When did the ENNISTOWN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ENNISTOWN (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 24, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ENNISTOWN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ENNISTOWN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ENNISTOWN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ENNISTOWN (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ENNISTOWN (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ENNISTOWN (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ENNISTOWN (POSSIBLY)?

The ENNISTOWN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 689 tons.

What type of wreck is the ENNISTOWN (POSSIBLY)?

The ENNISTOWN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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