Elihu Yale Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Elihu yale Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		41 27 N,12 38 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 41.450000
  • Longitude: 12.633333
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ELIHU YALE
Type liberty ship
Flag US
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 15, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jan 28, 2003

Surveying Details

8.8.72 SUNK 3M S OF ANZIO. (WW2SL). GIVES POSN 412342N, 123717E APPROX. NCA, INFORMATION TOO VAGUE TO CHART. 6.3.99 ABOVE POSN IN ERROR IF VESSEL SANK 0.5M OFF BEACH AS STATED IN LL WW2. NFA. 27.1.03 DATA RE-ASSESSED. SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 4127.00N, 1238.00E [PLOTS ON LAND]. WK RAISED & SCRAPPED. (LIBERTY SHIPS). AMEND TO LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

ATTACKED BY AIRCRAFT BY GUNFIRE & TORPEDOED 3M S OF ANZIO. (WW2SL) ATTACKED BY AIRCRAFT WHILE ON OHMS DUTIES 0.5M OFF BEACH APPROX 3M S OF ANZIO WITH LOSS OF 15 LIVES. SOLD TO ITALIAN BREAKERS IN FEB'48 FOR BREAKING UP.(LL WW2). STRUCK BY GLIDER BOMB, SET ON FIRE, BLEW UP & SANK OFF ANZIO WHILST DISCHARGING AMMUNTIONS. WK REPORTED RAISED & SCRAPPED IN ITALY. (LIBERTY SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the ELIHU YALE wreck located?

The ELIHU YALE wreck is located at coordinates 41 27 N,12 38 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELIHU YALE?

The seabed around the ELIHU YALE lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the ELIHU YALE sink?

The ELIHU YALE sank on Feb 15, 1944.

When was the wreck of the ELIHU YALE discovered?

The wreck of the ELIHU YALE was discovered in 1944.

What country did the ELIHU YALE belong to?

The ELIHU YALE belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the ELIHU YALE?

The ELIHU YALE had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELIHU YALE?

The ELIHU YALE is classified as a liberty ship.

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