Earl Of Elgin Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Earl of elgin Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 2.821 N,5 10.716 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.047017
  • Longitude: -5.178600
Wreck Depth 94 m
Water Depth 112 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Earl of Elgin
Sonar Length 113
Sonar Width 15.4
Orientation 40
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Feb 15, 0117

Surveying Details

H0109/45 9.5.45 NSC IN 530230N, 051130W. HEIGHT 30FT, LENGTH 150FT. (WAGO 254). H15/66 19.4.67 STRONG A/S CONTACT FROM NW IN 530254N, 051054W. NOT INVESTIGATED. (HMS HECLA, 1966). H1935/80 20.5.82 LARGE WK EXAM'D 17.9.81 IN 530249N, 051039W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 94 IN GEN DEPTH 110MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 16MTRS. LYING 070/250DEGS. LITTLE APPARENT SUPERSTRUCTURE. (HMS FAWN, HI 3). BR STD. HH215/400/02 2.2.96 LOCATED IN 530252N, 051039E [EUR]. INVESTIGATED BY DCS3 IN GEN DEPTH 110MTRS. LENGTH 127.6MTRS, WIDTH 16.6MTRS. DCS3 HT 12.6MTRS. LIES 040/220DEGS. INTACT. (BRITSURVEY). NCA. 3.10.03 DIVED, ONLY ENGINE AND BOILER REMAIN. (S OLD/G FURSE TELECON 3.10.03) NCA. 10.2.23 WRECK SURVEYED 12/5/2019; MBES DATA APPEARS TO BE AN UPRIGHT CARGO VESSEL OF APPROX LENGTH 113MTRS, WIDTH 15.4MTRS. CENTRAL BRIDGE WITH HOLDS FORE AND AFT.

Circumstances of loss

Positional Analysis: The convoy report (TNAADM 137/1362) and survivors report for EARL OF ELGIN (TNA ADM 137/2963) both give positions whichplot within 3nm ofthis wreck. UC75's KTB does not give a position for its attack, but it is clear that it took place in the Caernarfon Bay area.Archival Analysis: The ship was torpedoed aft on the starboard side and sank by the stern (TNA ADM/1362). This is consistent with a notable areaof damage seen on the wreck aft. Sank in four minutes and was heading NE at the time of the torpedo hit. The wreck points NE.

General Comments

EARL OF ELGIN

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FAQ

Where is the Earl of Elgin wreck located?

The Earl of Elgin wreck is located at coordinates 53 2.821 N,5 10.716 W.

How deep is the Earl of Elgin and where exactly is it located?

The Earl of Elgin lies at a depth of about 94 meters and is located at coordinates 53 2.821 N,5 10.716 W.

How deep is the seabed around the Earl of Elgin?

The seabed around the Earl of Elgin lies at approximately 112 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the Earl of Elgin discovered?

The wreck of the Earl of Elgin was discovered in 1945.

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