Elfi Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Elfi Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 53.006 N,1 16.098 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.883433
  • Longitude: -1.268300
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 25 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELFI
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 70.1 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 1120
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 7, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Dec 22, 1998

Surveying Details

H1127/18 POSN ABOUT 3M SE FROM SUNDERLAND HR. (HBR MASTER). POSN 545300N, 011600W APPROX. INS AS WK PA. H6527/25 AMEND TO DWPA. NE 3104. H4214/26 1.7.26 NCA. H5667/52 9.9.52 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1191. H2433/71 22.4.71 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH H19/70. (ISS 1970). H2189/71 22.5.72 NOT SEARCHED FOR 1971. (ISS 1971). 18.5.73 AMENDED TO USCPA 15MTRS. NC 152. HH090/796/01 22.12.98 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMENDED TO DEAD. NCA. SEP 2019/000043627 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1513). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE.

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FAQ

Where is the ELFI wreck located?

The ELFI wreck is located at coordinates 54 53.006 N,1 16.098 W.

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

The ELFI lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 54 53.006 N,1 16.098 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELFI?

The seabed around the ELFI lies at approximately 25 meters deep.

When did the ELFI sink?

The ELFI sank on Feb 7, 1918.

When was the wreck of the ELFI discovered?

The wreck of the ELFI was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ELFI belong to?

The ELFI belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ELFI carrying?

The ELFI was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ELFI?

The ELFI had a tonnage of 1120 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELFI?

The ELFI is classified as a steam ship.

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