Eli (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eli (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 7.19 N,6 43.85 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.119833
  • Longitude: -6.730833
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 58 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELI (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag NO
Length 116.1 m
Width 16.5 m
Draught 7.6
Sonar Length 100
Sonar Width 24
Shadow Height 4.5
Orientation 66
Tonnage 4332
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 10, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0130.0,,001.5,
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H1001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 560930N,065400W. (TRADE DIV LIST). NCA. H548/67 8.3.67 NOT LOCATED. (HMS VIDAL, ROS DTD 8.11.66). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 28.1.13 LOCATED 5.8.11 IN 5607.19N, 0643.85W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 53.41 IN GEN DEPTH 58.0MTRS. SCOUR 1.5MTRS RUNS FOR 130MTRS ALONG 066/246 DEGS. LENGTH 100MTRS, WIDTH 24MTRS, HT 4.5MTRS. LIES 066/246 DEGS. COLLAPSED WITH OUTLINE STILL VISIBLE. BOILERS AND REMAINS OF SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE IN MIDDLE. FISHING GEAR ON WK. (NETSURVEY, HI 1362). INS AS WK 53MTRS.
Last Amended Date Jan 28, 2013

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1931 BY ERIKSBERGS MEK VOERKS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JORGENSENS REDERI A/S. OIL ENGINE OF 474 BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PHILADELPHIA FOR GREENOCK & LONDON. BOMBED AND SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. (WW2SL, DODS & LL WW2).

General Comments

INTACT, COLLAPSED, ?BOWS ENE, SCOUR RUNS 066/246 DEGS

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FAQ

Where is the ELI (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ELI (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 7.19 N,6 43.85 W.

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

The ELI (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 56 7.19 N,6 43.85 W.

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

The seabed around the ELI (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 58 meters deep.

When did the ELI (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ELI (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 10, 1940.

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

The wreck of the ELI (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ELI (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ELI (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ELI (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ELI (POSSIBLY) was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the ELI (POSSIBLY)?

The ELI (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4332 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELI (POSSIBLY)?

The ELI (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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