Elak Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Elak Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 6.429 N,11 2.787 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.107150
  • Longitude: 11.046450
Wreck Depth 22 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Sea Level
Name ELAK
Type motor vessel
Flag DK
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 2, 1966
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2025

Surveying Details

H1136/66 25.4.66 WK 19.7MTRS IN 550630N, 110248E. (DANISH NM 537/66). - NM 793/66. 9.3.72 WK 12.2MTRS IN 550628N, 110252E. (DANISH WRECK RECORDS NO. 506102). NCA. H6747/68 25.4.72 LEAST DEPTH 19.5MTRS. (DANISH LTR, DTD 14.4.72). NCA. 28.3.80 WK 19MTRS SHOWN IN 550628N, 110252E ON DANISH 142. NE 2597. H1271/84 29.5.85 WK 19.7MTRS SHOWN IN 550635N, 110248E ON DANISH 142 [1985 EDN]. BR STD. H5017/82 11.2.87 LEAST DEPTH NOW 19.2MTRS. (DANISH NM 1745/86). BR STD. 19.4.07 SHOWN IN 5506.542N, 1102.775E [WGD] ON DANISH 142 [INT 1368] [JUL 2006 EDN]. NE 2597. SEP 2012/000189053 18.9.12 NOW WK 22.4MTRS IN 5506.429N, 1102.787E [WGD]. (DANISH NM 36/308/12).

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION. (DANISH WK RECORDS 501102).

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FAQ

Where is the ELAK wreck located?

The ELAK wreck is located at coordinates 55 6.429 N,11 2.787 E.

How deep is the ELAK and where exactly is it located?

The ELAK lies at a depth of about 22 meters and is located at coordinates 55 6.429 N,11 2.787 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELAK?

The seabed around the ELAK lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the ELAK sink?

The ELAK sank on Feb 2, 1966.

When was the wreck of the ELAK discovered?

The wreck of the ELAK was discovered in 1966.

What country did the ELAK belong to?

The ELAK belonged to DK.

What cargo was the ELAK carrying?

The ELAK was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What type of wreck is the ELAK?

The ELAK is classified as a motor vessel.

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