Elias Kleist Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Elias kleist Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		60 55 N,46 20 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 60.916667
  • Longitude: -46.333333
Water Depth 220 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELIAS KLEIST
Type stern trawler
Length 58.5 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 4.3
Tonnage 721
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 14, 1989
Original Detection Year 1989
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details HH111/350/01 11.4.90 SANK IN BREDEFJORD, GREENLAND. CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (LL 7.4.90). POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH111/350/01 1.5.90 WILL BE LEFT AS LIES IN 220 MTRS. (LL 25.4.90). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 12, 2009

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1973 BY ORSKOVS STALLSKIBSVAERT I/S, FREDRIKSHAVN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY GRONLANDS HJEMMESTYRES (TRAWLERVIRKOMHED). STRUCK SUBMERGED OBJECT, DEVELOPED A LEAK AND SANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ELIAS KLEIST wreck located?

The ELIAS KLEIST wreck is located at coordinates 60 55 N,46 20 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELIAS KLEIST?

The seabed around the ELIAS KLEIST lies at approximately 220 meters deep.

When did the ELIAS KLEIST sink?

The ELIAS KLEIST sank on Dec 14, 1989.

When was the wreck of the ELIAS KLEIST discovered?

The wreck of the ELIAS KLEIST was discovered in 1989.

What was the tonnage of the ELIAS KLEIST?

The ELIAS KLEIST had a tonnage of 721 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELIAS KLEIST?

The ELIAS KLEIST is classified as a stern trawler.

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