Princess Ena Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Princess ena Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 3.023 N,2 20.84 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.050383
  • Longitude: -2.347333
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 38 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRINCESS ENA
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 76.2 m
Orientation 90
Tonnage 1198
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 6, 1935
Original Detection Year 1935
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H5748/35 12.9.35 SUNK 225DEGS, 9M FROM LA CORBIERE LT. (FRENCH NM 34/1899). POSN NOT ACCEPTED. H5229/35 14.3.60 SUNK S 38DEGS W [MAG], 9M FROM CORBIERE LT, AND N 3DEGS E [MAG] FROM NW BUOY. (HARBOUR MASTER, JERSEY, 6.8.35). INS AS NDW PA IN 490230N, 022030W. BR STD. H5229/35 12.1.68 REPORTED LOSS OF TOWED LOG NEAR TO THIS POSN. POSSIBILITY OF IT HAVING SNAGGED ON WK. (YACHT SAMOTHEA). 17.1.72 CHART AS USC PA 18MTRS IN 490236N, 022030W [EUR]. NC 3656. H3635/71 25.2.72 WK BOUGHT BY MR TITTERINGTON IN 1968, BUT NOT YET FOUND. (T.A. TITTERINGTON, LTR DTD 22.2.72). 28.7.88 REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN LOCATED, VERY CLOSE TO ABOVE POSN, USING MAGNETOMETER. DETAILS TO FOLLOW. (T A TITTERINGTON, TELECON). HH100/351/01 23.7.84 LOCATED 23.7.84 USING MAGNETOMETER IN 490305N, 022045W [EUR]. LIES APPROX E/W, BOW E. BOW SECTION TO FOR'D HOLD IS INTACT AND LIES ON ITS PORT SIDE. AFT OF THIS THE WK IS UPRIGHT. BOTH SIDES HAVE FALLEN OUT AND SHE IS BURIED UP TO HALF-WAY UP FURNACE DOOR LEVEL ON BOILERS. THE WK HAS BEEN STRIPPED BY FRENCH DIVERS. (T A TITTERINGTON, 24.10.90). CHART AS USC 25MTRS. HH256/350/01 2.11.90 AMEND TO USC 25MTRS IN 490305N, 022045W. - NM 3298/90. 25.6.93 SHOWN AS USC 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7161 [1993 EDN]. RETAIN AS USC 25MTRS. NCA. 21.11.94 USC 20MTRS SHOWN ON FRENCH 7311 [1994 EDN]. NCA. 17.5.06 [WGD] POSN: 4903.023N, 0220.840W. NOW SHOWN BA 3656 [5TH EDN, MAY'04, LARGEST SCALE], PLOTS IN TITLE PANEL. SEP 2008/000048875 22.10.08 SHOWN AS WK USCPA 20MTRS ON FRENCH 7076 [2008 EDN, 1:345,000]. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Oct 18, 2021

Circumstances of loss

3.8.35 CAUGHT FIRE 3.8.35 WHILE ON PASSAGE, WITHOUT PASSENGERS, FROM JERSEY TO ST MALO WHEN 9M OFF LA CORBIERE. WAS ANCHORED BY CREW AND THEN ABANDONED. SHE SANK THE NEXT DAY. (WRECKED ON THE CHANNEL ISLANDS). VESSEL WAS BUILT IN DUNDEE IN 1906 AND WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LONDON AND SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY COMPANY. (DIVER MAGAZINE JUNE'00)

General Comments

BOW E. FWD SECTION ON PORT SIDE, AFT SECTION UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the PRINCESS ENA wreck located?

The PRINCESS ENA wreck is located at coordinates 49 3.023 N,2 20.84 W.

How deep is the PRINCESS ENA and where exactly is it located?

The PRINCESS ENA lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 49 3.023 N,2 20.84 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRINCESS ENA?

The seabed around the PRINCESS ENA lies at approximately 38 meters deep.

When did the PRINCESS ENA sink?

The PRINCESS ENA sank on Aug 6, 1935.

When was the wreck of the PRINCESS ENA discovered?

The wreck of the PRINCESS ENA was discovered in 1935.

What country did the PRINCESS ENA belong to?

The PRINCESS ENA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the PRINCESS ENA?

The PRINCESS ENA had a tonnage of 1198 tons.

What type of wreck is the PRINCESS ENA?

The PRINCESS ENA is classified as a steam ship.

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