Dates: 1963 - 1970

Ennerdale displaced 62,000 tons and measured 710ft in length, 98ft in breadth and 40ft in draught. She was powered by Babcock and Wilcox diesels and had a complement of 51 men. Formerly the MV Naess Scotsman, Ennerdale had the shortest career of the three. On 1st June 1970 she struck a coral reef off Port Victoria and sunk. The oil contained in her wreck threatened the Seychelles. As salvage was not possible, Ennerdale’s wreck was destroyed by explosives. These explosives- including anti submarine mortar bombs and torpedo warheads - were placed by Wessex helicopters, as strong currents made it impossible for divers.

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