Elbe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Elbe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 9.965 N,3 46.208 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.166083
  • Longitude: 3.770133
Wreck Depth 40.81 m
Water Depth 43 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELBE
Type trawler
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 29, 1955
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date May 12, 2021

Surveying Details

H6411/55 17.11.55 SANK IN 541000N, 034500E. (LL & MV KRONPRINZ FREDERIK). INS AS NDW. BR STD. 26.4.89 ELBE, NDW IN 541000N, 034500E. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, JAN '88 EDN, NO.E15 280). H3498/88 2.8.88 WK 30MTRS IN 540957N, 034618E [EUR]. (NETHERLANDS NM 367/88). BR STD. HH160/351 12.9.89 SHOWN AS WK USC 30MTRS ON NETHERLANDS 1037 [JUN '89 EDN]. BR STD. 2.5.07 SHOWN AS WK USC 29.5MTRS IN 5409.900N, 0346.218E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1632 [INT 1420] [2007 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 1632.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH NORWEGIAN M TANKER 'HAVPRINS'. (LL).

General Comments

UK NM 4353/18

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 9.965 N,3 46.208 E
Elbe on Wreck Map Elbe Wreck on Google Map

More Trawler Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the ELBE wreck located?

The ELBE wreck is located at coordinates 54 9.965 N,3 46.208 E.

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

The ELBE lies at a depth of about 40.81 meters and is located at coordinates 54 9.965 N,3 46.208 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELBE?

The seabed around the ELBE lies at approximately 43 meters deep.

When did the ELBE sink?

The ELBE sank on Sep 29, 1955.

When was the wreck of the ELBE discovered?

The wreck of the ELBE was discovered in 1955.

What type of wreck is the ELBE?

The ELBE is classified as a trawler.

Back to Wrecks