Elle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Elle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 43 N,12 18 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.716667
  • Longitude: -12.300000
Water Depth 1700 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELLE
Type steam ship
Flag FI
Tonnage 3868
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 28, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source other
Surveying Details H01001/40 H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 574300N, 121800W. 30.7.87 30.7.87 SINKING POSN AS ABOVE. (WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, LL WW2).
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY U-101. PASSAGE CAMPBELLTON, N.B. FOR ARDOSSAN. (LL WW2, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the ELLE wreck located?

The ELLE wreck is located at coordinates 57 43 N,12 18 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELLE?

The seabed around the ELLE lies at approximately 1700 meters deep.

When did the ELLE sink?

The ELLE sank on Aug 28, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ELLE discovered?

The wreck of the ELLE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ELLE belong to?

The ELLE belonged to FI.

What cargo was the ELLE carrying?

The ELLE was carrying wood: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the ELLE?

The ELLE had a tonnage of 3868 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELLE?

The ELLE is classified as a steam ship.

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