Ella Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Ella Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 6.456 N,4 17.44 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.107600
  • Longitude: 4.290667
Wreck Depth 30.5 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Ella
Type motor vessel
Tonnage 340
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 16, 1977
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1977
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2025

Surveying Details

17.10.77 SANK IN 530630N, 041731E. (LL 17.10.77). NAVAREA I 395/77 ISSUED. H3968/76 21.11.77 LOCATED IN 530602N, 041636E [EUR] & MARKED BY G CAN LT BUOY, QKFL.G CLOSE W. (NETH PNM 3341/77). NAVAREA I 396/77 ISSUED. H3968/76 8.12.77 WK 25MTRS (13FMS 4FT) IN 530630N, 041731E. BUOY REMOVED. (NETH NM 3477/77). - NM 44/77. H4753/82 5.12.85 NOW WK 29.5MTRS (16FMS) IN 530630N, 041730E. (NETH MM 639/85) BR STD. 8.8.89 CONFIRMATION OF ABOVE, NAMED. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, JAN'88 EDN, NO L16 919). 24.4.03 SHOWN AS WK 29.5MTRS IN 5306.450N, 0417.420E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 2593 [INT 1414] [2ND EDN APR'03 CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 2593.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH LIBERIAN MV TOPAZ. PASSAGEE MISTLEY FOR BREMEN. CREW OF 5 RECOVERED. WILL NOT BE SALVED. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the Ella wreck located?

The Ella wreck is located at coordinates 53 6.456 N,4 17.44 E.

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

The Ella lies at a depth of about 30.5 meters and is located at coordinates 53 6.456 N,4 17.44 E.

How deep is the seabed around the Ella?

The seabed around the Ella lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the Ella sink?

The Ella sank on Oct 16, 1977.

When was the wreck of the Ella discovered?

The wreck of the Ella was discovered in 1977.

What cargo was the Ella carrying?

The Ella was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the Ella?

The Ella had a tonnage of 340 tons.

What type of wreck is the Ella?

The Ella is classified as a motor vessel.

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