Elbe (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Elbe (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 11.03 N,2 45.69 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.183833
  • Longitude: 2.761500
Wreck Depth 37 m
Water Depth 46 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELBE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GERMAN
Length 127.4 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 10.7
Sonar Length 107
Sonar Width 21
Shadow Height 8.42
Orientation 150
Tonnage 4510
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1895
Scour Dimensions 515,,001.5,020
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1961
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 17, 2014

Surveying Details

H3449/61 24.7.61 EXAM'D IN 521100N, 024552E. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 71FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 117FT IN GEN DEPTH 149FT. POSN 521100N, 024552E. (HMS SCOTT, 21.6.61). INS AS NDW. BR STD. H4932/61 7.5.64 AMEND TO WK 19FMS. NC 3371. H8169/68 13.1.69 EXAM'D IN 521109N, 024546E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 127 IN GEN DEPTH 150FT. SCOUR 159FT. SEABED OF SAND WAVES. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 38B/68 & 493D/68). AMEND POSN. BR STD. H8169/68 29.4.69 SWEPT CLEAR AT 98FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 123FT. LIES N/S. (HMS BULLDOG, APR'69). H4856/72 15.12.72 REPEAT OF ABOVE. (NETH NM 3442/72). NCA. 28.8.73 AMEND TO SW 29MTRS. NC 2182A. 8.10.82 NOT SHOWN ON NETH 1035 [1982 EDN]. NCA. H1271/83 18.4.83 SHOWN AS SW 29MTRS ON NETH 1349 [1983 EDN]. AMEND TO SW 16FMS. - NM 1235/83. 8.4.87 SHOWN AS WK 33.9MTRS ON NETH SURVEY APR-MAY'86 [K9976/2]. NCA YET UNTIL AMENDED ON NETH CHARTS. 7.9.93 SW 29MTRS SHOWN IN 521058N, 024531E ON NETH 3371 [1993 EDN]. NCA. HH090/673/01 7.8.95 EXAM'D 2.6.95 IN 521101.9N, 024541.3E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 37.5MTRS, NOT FOULED. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.2 IN GEN DEPTH 47.2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2.1MTRS. DCS3 HT 11.9MTRS. LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. LARGE, INTACT WK UPRIGHT ON SEA BED. LARGE MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (NP 1008, HI 673). CHART AS SW 36MTRS TO AGREE WITH RENDERED SWEEP PLOT. BR STD. 1.3.10 SS ELBE CONSIDERED BY DIVERS TO BE WK NO [28054]. (W VERWAAL, EMAIL DTD 1.3.10). THIS RECORD RETAINED AS THE ELBE (POSSIBLY). SEP 2014/000110702 16.9.14 EXAM'D 4.4.14 IN 5211.030N, 0246.690E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 37.58 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS DEEP EXTENDS 515MTRS TOWARDS 020 DEGS. LENGTH 107MTRS, WIDTH 21MTRS, HT 8.42MTRS. LIES 150/330 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT & INTACT. (MMT, HI 1424). BOWS NW. AMEND WK 37MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1881. LEFT BREMERHAVEN FOR NEW YORK WITH 199 PASSENGERS & 155 CREW. VESSEL WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH BRITISH SS CRATHIE, APPROX 40M OFF LOWESTOFT DURING A BLIZZARD, THERE WERE ONLY 20 SURVIVORS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. (DODS).

General Comments

INTACT AND UPRIGHT. SEE ALSO [28054].

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 11.03 N,2 45.69 E
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FAQ

Where is the ELBE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ELBE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 11.03 N,2 45.69 E.

How deep is the ELBE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ELBE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 37 meters and is located at coordinates 52 11.03 N,2 45.69 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELBE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ELBE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 46 meters deep.

When did the ELBE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ELBE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 30, 1895.

When was the wreck of the ELBE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ELBE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1961.

What country did the ELBE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ELBE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GERMAN.

What was the tonnage of the ELBE (POSSIBLY)?

The ELBE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4510 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELBE (POSSIBLY)?

The ELBE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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