Enterprise 1 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Enterprise 1 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		5 55.038 N,10 4.492 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 5.917300
  • Longitude: -10.074867
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ENTERPRISE 1
Tonnage 76
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 16, 1960
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 23, 2003

Simplified Wreck Survey

The underwater wreck known as ENTERPRISE 1 is located off the coast of Liberia, West Africa, at the precise coordinates 5 55.038 N, 10 4.492 W. Historically documented in the UK Hydrographic Office records, this underwater obstruction has been verified through multiple surveys and chart updates, including its position on BA Chart 3648 using WGS84 datum. The wreck site, identified as the ENTERPRISE 1, serves as a significant navigation hazard point for mariners operating in these waters. Google indexing metadata confirms the wreck position as 05 55.038 N, 010 04.492 W, providing accurate geographical data for maritime safety and underwater survey research in this region of the Atlantic Ocean.

Surveying Details

ST IN POSN 307 DEG 9 CABLES FROM SPIRE AT UPPER BUCHANAN. (LL). H3457/60 1.8.61 H3457/60 1.8.61 ST IN 055511N, 100437W. (USNM 3099/81). - NM 1539/61. 25.7.88 25.7.88 INS ST PA IN 055503N, 100430.5W ON NC 3648 (WGC DATUM). 23.6.03 23.6.03 SHOWN IN 0555.038N, 1004.492W [WGD] ON BA 3648 [NC DTD 8.12.89].

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FAQ

Where is the ENTERPRISE 1 wreck located?

The ENTERPRISE 1 wreck is located at coordinates 5 55.038 N,10 4.492 W.

When did the ENTERPRISE 1 sink?

The ENTERPRISE 1 sank on Sep 16, 1960.

When was the wreck of the ENTERPRISE 1 discovered?

The wreck of the ENTERPRISE 1 was discovered in 1961.

What was the tonnage of the ENTERPRISE 1?

The ENTERPRISE 1 had a tonnage of 76 tons.

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