Eleni F (Part Of)(Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Eleni f (part of)(probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		31 10.175 N,29 48.764 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 31.169583
  • Longitude: 29.812733
Wreck Depth 3.9 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELENI F (PART OF)(PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 147.8 m
Width 18.9 m
Draught 12.8
Tonnage 7547
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 3, 1968
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.6.98 WK 3.9MTRS SHOWN IN 311011N, 294846E [WGD] ON US 56103 [MAR'97 EDN]. PROBABLY PART OF ELENI F [39365], NOW CHARTED CLOSE W AS ED ON US CHART. NE 3119.
Last Amended Date Jan 11, 2025

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK A FLOATING DERELICT OFF ALEXANDRIA WHEN ARRIVING FOLLOWING VOYAGE FROM ROTTERDAM. BADLY HOLED IN ENGINE ROOM AND NO.4 HOLD. SHE WAS BEACHED NEAR ENTRANCE TO GREAT PASS AND 6 DAYS LATER BROKE IN TWO. THE FORWARD SECTION CAPSIZED AND SANK AND THE AFTER SECTION REMAINED ALMOST COMPLETELY AWASH. VESSEL, BUILT 1949, WAS OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ASTRO ASPIRANTE CIA, NAV S.A. (MSD).

General Comments

Broken up links with WK ID [39365][39494]

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 31 10.175 N,29 48.764 E
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FAQ

Where is the ELENI F (PART OF)(PROBABLY) wreck located?

The ELENI F (PART OF)(PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 31 10.175 N,29 48.764 E.

How deep is the ELENI F (PART OF)(PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ELENI F (PART OF)(PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 3.9 meters and is located at coordinates 31 10.175 N,29 48.764 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELENI F (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the ELENI F (PART OF)(PROBABLY) lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the ELENI F (PART OF)(PROBABLY) sink?

The ELENI F (PART OF)(PROBABLY) sank on Jan 3, 1968.

When was the wreck of the ELENI F (PART OF)(PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ELENI F (PART OF)(PROBABLY) was discovered in 1968.

What country did the ELENI F (PART OF)(PROBABLY) belong to?

The ELENI F (PART OF)(PROBABLY) belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the ELENI F (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?

The ELENI F (PART OF)(PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 7547 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELENI F (PART OF)(PROBABLY)?

The ELENI F (PART OF)(PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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