Elco Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Elco Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		17 3.6 N,61 40.633 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 17.060000
  • Longitude: -61.677217
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELCO
Type dredger
Flag AG
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 10, 1990

Surveying Details

HH671/352/01 11.4.89 HARD AGROUND ON MILL REEF, LITTLE DEEP BAY, IN 170348N, 614012W. STBD PONTOON HIGH AND DRY ON ROCKS, PORT PONTOON FLOODED. (LL 18.2.89 & 18.3.89). INS AS ST. BR STD. HH671/352/01 14.6.89 STILL STUCK ON REEF. BIDS ACCEPTED FOR SALVAGE. (LL 3.6.89). HH671/352/01 14.8.89 SETTLED AS A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL 4.8.89). HH671/455/01 10.10.90 WK MOVED TO 170336N, 614038W. POSN TAKEN FROM FAXED CHARTLET. ENGINE HAS BEEN REMOVED AND ONLY HULL REMAINS. (ANTIGUA & BARBUDA MARINE DEPT., 8.8.90). AMEND POSN TO 170336N, 614038W [WGD]. NC 2064.

Circumstances of loss

BROKE AWAY FROM TOW OF M TRAWLER JOPRI WHILE ON PASSAGE FROM RICKET TO NEW WORKING POSN AND WAS PUSHED ASHORE BY HEAVY SWELLS.

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FAQ

Where is the ELCO wreck located?

The ELCO wreck is located at coordinates 17 3.6 N,61 40.633 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELCO?

The seabed around the ELCO lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the ELCO sink?

The ELCO sank on Feb 9, 1989.

When was the wreck of the ELCO discovered?

The wreck of the ELCO was discovered in 1989.

What country did the ELCO belong to?

The ELCO belonged to AG.

What type of wreck is the ELCO?

The ELCO is classified as a dredger.

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