Rfa Ennerdale Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Rfa ennerdale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 29.824 S,55 31.285 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -4.497067
  • Longitude: 55.521417
Wreck Depth 12.344 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name RFA ENNERDALE
Type tanker
Flag GB
Length 216.4 m
Width 30.2 m
Draught 11.3
Sonar Length 207
Sonar Width 30
Shadow Height 15.5
Orientation 155
Tonnage 29189
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts,gas
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 1, 1970
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details STRUCK SUBMERGED OBJECT IN 042750S, 553220E, 1.1M N OF MAMELLE IS LT. (LLOYDS/TELECON). H3426/70 1.6.70 STRUCK SUBMERGED OBJECT AND SANK IN 042750S, 55320E OR 1.1 MILES N OF MAMELLES LT. (LLOYDS/TELECON). INS AS DW. - NM 1275/70. H3426/70 16.6.70 DW 238DEGS, 1.2M FROM MAMELLE IS LT, WITH G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.5S 250DEGS, 600FT FROM STEM OF WK. (HMS ANDROMEDA HN 12.6.70, RFA STROMNESS HN 17.6.70 & NLO MAHE SIGNAL DTD 29.7.70). - NM 1355/70. H3426/70 11.8.70 WK BUOY RELAID MAMELLE IS LT 1.35M. BOW OF WK 235.5DEGS, 1.25M. SETTLED ON A LINE 155/335DEGS. BUOY IS 250DEGS, 600FT FROM BOW. (RFA STROMNESS HN 30.7.70). NFA. H1388/67 7.9.70 CONFIRMATION OF POSN. (HBR MASTER, SEYCHELLES, LTR DTD 7.7.70). NFA. H3737/70 10.9.70 REPEAT, BUT BASED ON FRENCH SHIP REPORT. (PARIS NM 70.3.37). NCA. H3737/70 11.2.71 WK BUOY RELAID 235.5DEGS, 1.28M MAMELLE IS LT. AT PRESENT UNLIT, BUT TO BE LIT BY HBR MASTER IN DUE COURSE. DETAILS OF BUOY MOORING & FIX IN FILE. (RFA TIDEREACH HN 1/71). NCA YET. H3426/70 15.2.71 SKETCH OF WK FROM SURVEY OF 24-27 NOV 1970. (C IN C FAR EAST, BFPO 164, LTR DTD 12.1.71). NCA. H2920/71 8.7.71 POSN 042936S, 553118E, WK 0.5FMS, WITH G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G.5S CLOSE SW. (HMS BEAGLE). - NM 924/71. H2420/72 7.11.72 LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED BY DIVER 1.7MTRS. MARKED BY SMALL G CONL BUOY, FL.G.5S. (HMS BEAGLE R OF S 5.1.72). NFA. 14.9.73 WK BUOY MISSING. (NAVIND 071/73). NCA YET. H2699/74 4.6.74 NOT POSSIBLE TO REPLACE WK BUOY. (HBR MASTER SEYCHELLES 27.5.74). - NM 1159/74. 10.8.77 SW 1.7MTRS SHOWN IN 042938S, 553120E [SEI] ON HMS BEAGLE 1971 SURVEY [K6333/1]. NC 742. 25.2.94 WGD POSN: 0429.753S, 5531.293E. NC 742. RSDRA2024000214705 7.8.24 EXAM'D 2024; WRECK LOCATED IN 0429.824S, 5531.286E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.47MTRS, GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. 14 ADDITIONAL M/B LINES OVER WRECK SITE CARRIED OUT. (FUGRO HI1839, H102_42634). AMEND DW 14.4 IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2024000318923 13.05.2024 EXAM'D 2024; WRECK LOCATED IN 0429.824S, 5531.285E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 12.34MTRS, GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. LENGTH 207MTRS, WIDTH 30MTRS, HT 15.5MTRS, ORIENTATION 155/335DEGS. (FUGRO HI1839, H525_42634). AMEND DW 12.3MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Feb 4, 2025

Circumstances of loss

EX-NAESS SCOTSMAN. BUILT IN 1963 BY KIELDER HOWALDTWERKE A G KIEL. OWNED TIME OF LOSS BY ANGLO-NORESS SHIPPING CO LTD. SANK ON A SANDBANK AFTER STRIKING A SUBMERGED OBJECT, BADLY HOLING HER STARBOARD SIDE, 7M OFF PORT VICTORIA, MAHE. ALL CREW RECOVERED. WK WAS SUBSEQUENTLY OPENED BY MORTAR BOMBS LAID BY WESSEX HELICOPTER AND TORPEDO WARHEADS SUPPLIED BY HMSM CACHALOT. (MSD & RECORDS).

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FAQ

Where is the RFA ENNERDALE wreck located?

The RFA ENNERDALE wreck is located at coordinates 4 29.824 S,55 31.285 E.

How deep is the RFA ENNERDALE and where exactly is it located?

The RFA ENNERDALE lies at a depth of about 12.344 meters and is located at coordinates 4 29.824 S,55 31.285 E.

How deep is the seabed around the RFA ENNERDALE?

The seabed around the RFA ENNERDALE lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the RFA ENNERDALE sink?

The RFA ENNERDALE sank on Jun 1, 1970.

When was the wreck of the RFA ENNERDALE discovered?

The wreck of the RFA ENNERDALE was discovered in 1970.

What country did the RFA ENNERDALE belong to?

The RFA ENNERDALE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the RFA ENNERDALE carrying?

The RFA ENNERDALE was carrying machinery and mechanical parts,gas.

What was the tonnage of the RFA ENNERDALE?

The RFA ENNERDALE had a tonnage of 29189 tons.

What type of wreck is the RFA ENNERDALE?

The RFA ENNERDALE is classified as a tanker.

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