Elisabethville Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Elisabethville Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 8.84 N,3 9.78 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.147333
  • Longitude: -3.163000
Wreck Depth 64 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELISABETHVILLE
Type steam ship
Flag BE
Length 126.5 m
Width 16.8 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 7017
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 6, 1917
Original Detection Year 1928
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 30, 2019

Surveying Details

H4774/28 7.8.28 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS ON WK 'ELISABETHVILLE' IN 470830N, 031100W OR 206.5DEGS, 11.5M FROM KERDONIS LT, BELLE ILE. (PARIS NM 30/1428). NOT SHOWN ON FR 5164 [1922 EDN]. NCA.H4774/28 18.12.28 WK, LEAST DEPTH 18MTRS, MARKED BY RW CON BUOY CLOSE S. (PARIS NM 48/2264). AMENDED TO NDW MARKED BY BUOY. NE 2646. H4774/28 18.12.28 CHART AS WK 9.75FMS (1928) IN 470830N, 031100W MARKED BY RW CON BUOY CLOSE S. NOTE. H1873/35 18.3.35 BUOY REMOVED. (PARIS NM 10/526). - NM 464/35. H1873/35 11.8.36 5 BUOYS LAID FOR SALVAGE WORK. (PARIS NM 29/1825T). - TNM 1522/36. H4017/37 21.7.37 TNM CANCELLED. H1271/77 16.12.81 SHOWN AS NDW PA ON FR 6789 [1981 EDN]. 16.12.81 NDW PA IN 470830N, 031100W. GEN DEPTH 75MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS DTD 18.10.76). R/P. 21.7.87 SHOWN AS WK USC PD 40MTRS ON FR 7068 [1986 EDN] & FR 7067 [1987 EDN]. AMEND TO WK USC PA 40MTRS. NC 2646. 7.9.88 BELGIAN SS 'ELISABETHVILLE' IN 470830N, 031100W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M [=PA]. USC 40MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 70MTRS. (FR WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14573159). H4639/87 23.12.88 WK 64MTRS IN 470854N, 030942W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 88 46 21). NC 2646.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1910 BY A STEPHEN & SONS. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CIE BELGE MARITIME DU CONGO. QUADURUPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 568NHP. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY A GERMAN SUBMARINE.

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FAQ

Where is the ELISABETHVILLE wreck located?

The ELISABETHVILLE wreck is located at coordinates 47 8.84 N,3 9.78 W.

How deep is the ELISABETHVILLE and where exactly is it located?

The ELISABETHVILLE lies at a depth of about 64 meters and is located at coordinates 47 8.84 N,3 9.78 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELISABETHVILLE?

The seabed around the ELISABETHVILLE lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the ELISABETHVILLE sink?

The ELISABETHVILLE sank on Sep 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ELISABETHVILLE discovered?

The wreck of the ELISABETHVILLE was discovered in 1928.

What country did the ELISABETHVILLE belong to?

The ELISABETHVILLE belonged to BE.

What was the tonnage of the ELISABETHVILLE?

The ELISABETHVILLE had a tonnage of 7017 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELISABETHVILLE?

The ELISABETHVILLE is classified as a steam ship.

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