Elatma Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Elatma Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 14.723 N,3 2.559 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.245383
  • Longitude: 3.042650
Wreck Depth 26.39 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Elatma
Type carrier
Flag UA
Length 103.5 m
Width 12 m
Draught 2.4
Tonnage 1652
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo gas,fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 4, 1994
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Markers E CARDINAL, Q(3), CLOSE E
Last Amended Date Jan 31, 2023

Surveying Details

HH340/530/02 18.4.94 REPD SUNK IN 521448N, 030248E [EUR]. MARKED BY W CARDINAL AND TWO E CARDINAL BUOYS WITH RACON 'D'. (NETH NAV WARNINGS 94 & 96 4.4.94), (LL 5.4.94). HH340/530/02 21.4.94 WK OF MV 'ELATMA' IN 521448N, 03 0248E, MARKED BY W CARD, VQ(9)10S 'W' IN 521456N, 030239E [EUR]; E CARD, Q(3)10S 'W' IN 521448N, 030257E [EUR]; E CARD, VQ(3)5S 'W' RACON (D), IN 521447N, 030310E [EUR]. (NETH CG TLX , DTD 20.4.94).- NM 1516/94. HH340/530/02 2.6.94 SWEPT CLEAR AT 23.5MTRS. BUOYS AMENDED TO: TO THE WNW, W CARDINAL LT BUOY VQ(9), TO E, E CARD LT BUOY VQ(3), RACON (D). (NETH NM 291/94).- NM 2044/94. HH340/530/02 13.7.94 RACON REMOVED, E CARD BUOY LT AMENDED TO Q(3). W CARD LT BUOY REMOVED. (NETH NM 345/94). - NM 2586/94. 15.6.12 SHOWN AS SW 23MTRS IN 5214.723N, 0302.559E [WGD] ON BA 1630 [EDN 4 DTD 16.12.10]. SEP 2012/000117722 15.6.12 WK 23MTRS NOW SW 26MTRS. DELETE E CARD BUOY. (NETH NM 24/288/12). - NM 2975/12.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1967 BY ZOVODY TAZHEHO, STOJARSTVA, KOMARBO, CZECHOSLAVAKIA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY VORTIKA. PASSAGE KLAIPEDA, LITHUANIA FOR CANNES. TOOK WATER INTO NO 1 HOLD IN HEAVY WEATHER AND LATER SANK. CREW OF 11 RECOVERED. CARGO REPD TO BE 1378 TONS OF AMMONIUM NITRATE IN 766 LARGE BAGS, EACH OF WHICH CONTAINED 36 POLYTHENE BAGS. DECISION TAKEN BY NETH AUTHORITIES NOT TO REMOVE VESSEL IN NEAR FUTURE AS LYING SO DEEP DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A HAZARD TO SHIPPING. (LL & MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the Elatma wreck located?

The Elatma wreck is located at coordinates 52 14.723 N,3 2.559 E.

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

The Elatma lies at a depth of about 26.39 meters and is located at coordinates 52 14.723 N,3 2.559 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Elatma?

The seabed around the Elatma lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the Elatma sink?

The Elatma sank on Apr 4, 1994.

When was the wreck of the Elatma discovered?

The wreck of the Elatma was discovered in 1994.

What country did the Elatma belong to?

The Elatma belonged to UA.

What cargo was the Elatma carrying?

The Elatma was carrying gas,fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the Elatma?

The Elatma had a tonnage of 1652 tons.

What type of wreck is the Elatma?

The Elatma is classified as a carrier.

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