Elektra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Elektra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		48 35.127 N,4 43.753 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 48.585450
  • Longitude: -4.729217
Wreck Depth 11 m
Water Depth 13 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELEKTRA
Type carrier
Flag GR
Orientation 45
Tonnage 2000
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1963
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Jan 2, 2019

Surveying Details

H5493/69 8.2.73 DW IN 483510N, 044346W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 73 02 11). BR STD. 2.1.86 DW IN 483511N, 044340W [EUR]. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1984). NC 3668. 14.11.88 SHOWN AS WK PA 11MTRS IN 483511N, 044334.5W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7094 [1988 EDN]. ALSO LISTED IN FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14584173. BR STD. 5.3.98 WK IS WELL BURIED INTO THE SANDY SEABED, ORIENTATED TO THE NE. HAS A CARGO OF SCRAP IRON. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1998, NO.14584173). NCA. 14.6.01 SHOWN AS WK PA 11MTRS IN 4835.185N, 0443.668W [EUR] ON FRENCH 7094 [1988 EDN]. BA 1432 [1989 EDN]. 15.4.08 SHOWN IN 4835.127N, 0443.753W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7094 [INT 1757] [3RD EDN 2007, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NE 1432.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER HITTING ROCKS.

General Comments

WELL BURIED IN SANDY SEABED

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FAQ

Where is the ELEKTRA wreck located?

The ELEKTRA wreck is located at coordinates 48 35.127 N,4 43.753 W.

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

The ELEKTRA lies at a depth of about 11 meters and is located at coordinates 48 35.127 N,4 43.753 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELEKTRA?

The seabed around the ELEKTRA lies at approximately 13 meters deep.

When did the ELEKTRA sink?

The ELEKTRA sank on Mar 1, 1963.

When was the wreck of the ELEKTRA discovered?

The wreck of the ELEKTRA was discovered in 1973.

What country did the ELEKTRA belong to?

The ELEKTRA belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ELEKTRA carrying?

The ELEKTRA was carrying scrap metal,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the ELEKTRA?

The ELEKTRA had a tonnage of 2000 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELEKTRA?

The ELEKTRA is classified as a carrier.

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