EXHIBIT NO. 15.1











April 28, 1997



Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.  20549

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen:

We  are aware that  ENSCO International Incorporated  has included our
report  dated April  28, 1997  (issued pursuant  to the  provisions of
Statement of Auditing Standards No.  71) in the Company's Registration
Statements on  Form S-3 (Nos. 33-42965,  33-46500, 33-49590, 33-43756,
33-64642 and 333-3575), and any existing amendments thereto, and  Form
S-8 (Nos.  33-14714, 33-32447, 33-35862,  33-40282 and 33-41294).   We
are also aware  of our  responsibilities under the  Securities Act  of
1933.

Yours very truly,


/s/ PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP
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Price Waterhouse LLP
Dallas, Texas