Eliza Helena Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Eliza helena Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
51 23.217 N,4 10.27 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.386950
  • Longitude: 4.171167
Wreck Depth 17.3 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELIZA HELENA
Type tug
Flag BE
Tonnage 950
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 8, 1948
Original Detection Year 1948
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Markers G CONL BUOY '71' CLOSE N
Surveying Details H5109/48 3.8.48 WK 4.0MTRS IN 512316N, 041020E, WITH G CONL BUOY CLOSE NW. (HAGUE NM 183/2531/48). - NM 1697/48. H3697/52 23.6.52 SWEEPING TAKING PLACE. (HAGUE NM 14/1946(T)/52). 12.5.53 WK 4.0MTRS SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 216. NCA. H5109/48 16.5.56 BUOY REMOVED TEMPORARILY. (HAGUE NM 98/1351(T)/56). H5109/48 17.7.56 SAPANCA SANK HERE IN FEB 1956, & NOW SHOWS AS A ST WK. (HMS LEEDS CASTLE, HN). CHART AS ST WITH G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G CLOSE NW. - NM 1695/56. H2155/56 13.3.59 SAPANCA REMOVED & LT BUOY. ELIZA HELENA TO BE CHARTED AGAIN AS WK 4.0MTRS. (HAGUE NM 281/3688/58). RE-INSERTED AS WK 2FMS 2FT, MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL.G. BR STD. H1641/58 8.9.59 BUOY MOVED SLIGHTLY EASTWARD. (HAGUE NM 199/2880/59). BR STD. 14.9.61 NDW SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 1535. NC 139. H2155/56 18.10.61 BUOY NOW IN 512317N, 041027E. (HAGUE NM 3376/61). NC 139. 28.2.69 NOW CHARTED AS FOUL IN 512316N, 041021E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 139. 17.12.74 SHOWN AS FOUL WITH G CONL BUOY CLOSE NW ON NETHERLANDS 1535. NE 139. H3966/76 22.1.82 AMEND TO WK 12.8MTRS IN 512316N, 041021E, BUOY STILL IN POSN. (HAGUE NM 4307/81). BR STD. 5.12.97 NOW SHOWN AS SW 17.3MTRS, MARKED BY G CONL BUOY '71' CLOSE N. (BELGIAN CHART 104). NE 139. 26.7.06 NOT SHOWN ON NETHERLANDS 1803.4 [2006 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 139.
Last Amended Date Jul 26, 2006
WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 23.217 N,4 10.27 E
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FAQ

Where is the ELIZA HELENA wreck located?

The ELIZA HELENA wreck is located at coordinates 51 23.217 N,4 10.27 E.

How deep is the ELIZA HELENA and where exactly is it located?

The ELIZA HELENA lies at a depth of about 17.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 23.217 N,4 10.27 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELIZA HELENA?

The seabed around the ELIZA HELENA lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the ELIZA HELENA sink?

The ELIZA HELENA sank on Jul 8, 1948.

When was the wreck of the ELIZA HELENA discovered?

The wreck of the ELIZA HELENA was discovered in 1948.

What country did the ELIZA HELENA belong to?

The ELIZA HELENA belonged to BE.

What cargo was the ELIZA HELENA carrying?

The ELIZA HELENA was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the ELIZA HELENA?

The ELIZA HELENA had a tonnage of 950 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELIZA HELENA?

The ELIZA HELENA is classified as a tug.