Elfrida (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Elfrida (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 17.879 N,0 19.386 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.297983
  • Longitude: -0.323100
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELFRIDA (POSSIBLY)
Type merchant vessel
Flag GB
Length 95.4 m
Width 13.7 m
Tonnage 2624
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 7, 1915
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date May 20, 2016

Surveying Details

H1310/82/20 23.7.82 DEFINITE WK IN 541752N, 001917W [OGB]. POSN BY DECCA. (K T HERRON). INS AS WK USC 15MTRS. BR STD. HH090/730/01 18.11.97 NOT SURVEYED AS LIES WITHIN FISHING AREA EXCLUSION ZONE. (GARDLINE, HI 730). NCA. 30.8.01 EUT POSN: 5417.879N, 0019.386W. NE 129. SEP 2016/00007250 19.5.16 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (EGS PIONEER, HI1472). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1907 BY WOOD SKINNER & CO., BILLQUAY-ON-TYNE, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 260HP, 2 BOILERS, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BT NE MARINE ENG. CO. OWNED BY BREWIS LINE LTD., NEWCASTLE-ON-TYNE. PASSAGE TYNE FOR LONDON. MINED 2M ENE FROM SCARBOROUGH. (LL WW1 & SIBI)

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FAQ

Where is the ELFRIDA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ELFRIDA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 17.879 N,0 19.386 W.

How deep is the ELFRIDA (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ELFRIDA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 54 17.879 N,0 19.386 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELFRIDA (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ELFRIDA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the ELFRIDA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ELFRIDA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 7, 1915.

When was the wreck of the ELFRIDA (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ELFRIDA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1982.

What country did the ELFRIDA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ELFRIDA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ELFRIDA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ELFRIDA (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ELFRIDA (POSSIBLY)?

The ELFRIDA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2624 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELFRIDA (POSSIBLY)?

The ELFRIDA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a merchant vessel.

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