Elias Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Elias Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		36 22.23 N,27 59.47 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 36.370500
  • Longitude: 27.991167
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name ELIAS
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Tonnage 120
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 20, 1969
Original Detection Year 1969
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 5.6.69 STRANDED ON N COAST OF RHODES. (LLOYDS VOL 195). REFLOATING NOT EFFECTED DUE TO ROUGH WEATHER, VESSEL NOW LIES ON SHORE APPROX 12M FROM RHODES. (LLOYDS VOL 196). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 7, 2003

Circumstances of loss

TAKEN IN TOW, AFTER SHE SPRANG A LEAK, WHILST SAILING 5 MILES N OF RHODES. LATER GROUNDED ON NW COAST. OWNED BY HADGINIKILAOU BROTHERS, RHODES. (LLOYDS).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL

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FAQ

Where is the ELIAS wreck located?

The ELIAS wreck is located at coordinates 36 22.23 N,27 59.47 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELIAS?

The seabed around the ELIAS lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ELIAS sink?

The ELIAS sank on Mar 20, 1969.

When was the wreck of the ELIAS discovered?

The wreck of the ELIAS was discovered in 1969.

What country did the ELIAS belong to?

The ELIAS belonged to GR.

What was the tonnage of the ELIAS?

The ELIAS had a tonnage of 120 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELIAS?

The ELIAS is classified as a motor vessel.

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