Elda Wreck

Field Value
Elda Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		34 18.078 N,6 39.174 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 34.301300
  • Longitude: -6.652900
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELDA
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 63.7 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4
Orientation 45
Tonnage 692
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 24.2.70 AGROUND ON BEACH 1M NE OF MEHDIYA. (LL 199). NCA. 28.5.70 VESSEL FULL OF WATER & SAND, PRACTICALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO REFLOAT OR RECOVER. (LL 200). NCA. H50066/70 9.6.71 CONSPIC WK OF GREEK VESSEL, APPROX 1000TONS, LIES STRANDED, UPRIGHT, HEADING NE, 037.5DEGS 2.53M FROM OCC R LT ON N BREAKWATER. (MV WAYNEGATE, HN DTD 15.5.71). BEARING & DISTANCE GIVES POSN 341814N, 063916.5W. INS AS ST CONSPIC. - NM 880/71. H5066/70 16.6.77 REPORTED NOW TO BE DW. (HAMBURG NM 1927/77). NCA YET. 5.8.87 MERCHICH DATUM POSN - 341811N, 063916.5W. NC NC 1912 [OUED SEBOU]. 8.2.10 SHOWN IN 3418.032N, 0639.172W [WGD] ON BA 1912 [EDN 3 DTD 26.2.09]. SEP 2010/000005876 8.2.10 SHOWN AS ST ON FRENCH 7702 [NC 2009, 1:143,300, COPRODUCTION]. DELETE LEGEND: 'WRECK'. BR STD. SEP 2013/000229239 21.10.13 NOW OBSTN PA. (FRENCH NM 42/137/13). 16.11.16 SHOWN AS OBSTN(PA) IN 3418.078N, 0639.174W [WGD] ON FR377020. (EDN 2.5, DTD 17.10.16). MOVE TO REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1942. PASSAGE RAVENNA FOR KENITRA. RAN AGROUND AFTER ENGINE BREAKDOWN & DRAGGING ANCHOR IN HEAVY SWELL ABOUT 1M NE OF MEHDIYA. (LL 199).

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS NE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 34 18.078 N,6 39.174 W
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FAQ

Where is the ELDA wreck located?

The ELDA wreck is located at coordinates 34 18.078 N,6 39.174 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELDA?

The seabed around the ELDA lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the ELDA sink?

The ELDA sank on Jan 10, 1970.

When was the wreck of the ELDA discovered?

The wreck of the ELDA was discovered in 1970.

What country did the ELDA belong to?

The ELDA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ELDA carrying?

The ELDA was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the ELDA?

The ELDA had a tonnage of 692 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELDA?

The ELDA is classified as a motor vessel.

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