Elegance Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Elegance Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		59 1.629 N,2 42.395 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 59.027150
  • Longitude: -2.706583
Wreck Depth 24.5 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELEGANCE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 28 m
Width 8.7 m
Draught 5.1
Sonar Length 28
Sonar Width 14
Shadow Height 9.8
Orientation 90
Tonnage 357
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 5, 2004
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 2004
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Sep 24, 2007

Surveying Details

HH268/430/06 19.3.04 SANK IN 5901.57N, 0242.4W [WGD]. (MRSC SHETLAND, FAX DTD 5.3.04). NCA. HH268/430/06 19.3.04 DIVED IN 5901.62N, 0242.40W [WGD]. HULL LIES TO STBD, ENGINE ROOM DOOR OPEN. MANY ROPES AND NET AT STERN OF VESSEL. DEPTH TO TOP OF DECK 23MTRS, DEPTH TO SEABED 38MTRS AT HW. (LEASK MARINE, DIVING REPORT DTD 6.3.04). NCA. HH268/430/06 19.3.04 DEPTH FROM TOP OF BRIDGE TO SURFACE WAS 21MTRS (EXCLUDING MASTS). (DEPT OF HARBOURS, SCAPA, ORKNEY, FAX DTD 11.3.04). INS AS WK USC 18MTRS. - NM 1989/04. HH091/202/01 18.9.07 EXAM'D 20.1.07 IN 5901.629N. 0242.395W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 24.69 IN GEN DEPTH 34.5MTRS. LENGTH 28MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS, HT 9.8MTRS. LIES 090/270DEGS, WITH BOWS E. INTACT, LYING ON STBD SIDE. (NETSURVEY LTD, HI 1202). RETAIN WK USC 18MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. SEP 2007/000069354 & SEP 2007/000068207 24.9.07 MINIMUM VALID DEPTH IN DATA SET IS 24.69MTRS. THIS COMES FROM THE REAR END OF THE SHIP OFF WHAT APPEARS TO BE THE SIDE OF THE BRIDGE. GIVEN THE ANGLE THAT IT IS LYING AT, IT APPEARS THAT NOTHING HAS BEEN MISSED OR CLEANED OUT. (VERIFICATION MANAGER, SEABED DATA CENTRE, EMAIL DTD 21.9.07). AMEND WK 24.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 4721/07.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1998 BY SZEZECTIN POL, PARNICA STOCZNIA REMONTOWA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SCOFISH FISH-SELLING (PETERHEAD). OIL ENGINE OF 100BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK FOLLOWING A FIRE IN THE ENGINE ROOM.

General Comments

INTACT, ON STBD SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the ELEGANCE wreck located?

The ELEGANCE wreck is located at coordinates 59 1.629 N,2 42.395 W.

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

The ELEGANCE lies at a depth of about 24.5 meters and is located at coordinates 59 1.629 N,2 42.395 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELEGANCE?

The seabed around the ELEGANCE lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the ELEGANCE sink?

The ELEGANCE sank on Mar 5, 2004.

When was the wreck of the ELEGANCE discovered?

The wreck of the ELEGANCE was discovered in 2004.

What country did the ELEGANCE belong to?

The ELEGANCE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ELEGANCE?

The ELEGANCE had a tonnage of 357 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELEGANCE?

The ELEGANCE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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