Elbing Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Elbing Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 7.962 N,5 56.412 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.132700
  • Longitude: 5.940200
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ELBING
Type light cruiser
Flag DE
Length 130.1 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 4320
Tonnage Type displacement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 31, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2021

Surveying Details

H3468/20 SUNK IN 560800N, 055610E APPROX. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BA 2182B. H315/27 14.2.27 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA (1916). (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 2182B. 3.11.55 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. LC 2181. 6.3.72 SHOWN ON GERMAN 82 [1971 EDN] AND GERMAN WK CHART 82 [1971 EDN]. 2.8.72 SHOWN ON DANISH FISHERIES 5604 [REC'D 9.8.65]. 4.8.72 SHOWN IN 560750N, 055620E ON DANISH FISHERIES 5504 [REC'D 23.10.70]. NCA. 12.1.84 SHOWN AS NDW IN 560800N, 055530E [EUR] ON DANISH 93 [INT 1044] [OCT'83 EDN]. NCA. HH100/351/04 29.7.91 REPORTED BY DANISH DIVERS TO BE REGULARLY FISHED IN 560624N, 055448E. POSN CONSIDERED LIKELY TO BE VERY ACCURATE. (BATTLE OF JUTLAND - 75TH ANNIVERSARY EXPED. REPORT 3.7.91). AMEND POSN. BR STD. SEP 2011/000014970 24.2.11 SHOWN IN 5607.ON DANISH 93 [NE DTD 12.2010]. BR STD. SEP 2015/000111115 24.7.15 NOT LOCATED, NFS. (HMS ECHO, SNT03/15). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

WAS PART OF GERMAN 2ND SCOUTING GROUP DURING BATTLE OF JUTLAND. AFTER PREVIOUSLY BEING DAMAGED BY BRITISH GUNFIRE SHE WAS RAMMED BY GERMAN BATTLESHIP POSEN AND FURTHER DAMAGED. WAS ABANDONED BY CREW AND SCUTTLED.

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FAQ

Where is the ELBING wreck located?

The ELBING wreck is located at coordinates 56 7.962 N,5 56.412 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELBING?

The seabed around the ELBING lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the ELBING sink?

The ELBING sank on May 31, 1916.

When was the wreck of the ELBING discovered?

The wreck of the ELBING was discovered in 1916.

What country did the ELBING belong to?

The ELBING belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the ELBING?

The ELBING had a tonnage of 4320 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELBING?

The ELBING is classified as a light cruiser.

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