Ellen F Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ellen f Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		3 29.3 S,70 13.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -3.488333
  • Longitude: 70.220000
Water Depth 3500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELLEN F
Type tug
Flag US
Length 32.6 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 199
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 2, 1993
Original Detection Year 1993
Original Source national HO authority radio navigational warning
Surveying Details HH120/400/03 25.6.93 SANK IN 032918S, 701312E, APPROX. (HYDROPAC 386/93(61)). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2019

Circumstances of loss

WAS BEING TOWED BY M TUG RON G FROM DIEGO GARCIA TO BAHRAIN. A COLLISION OCCURRED BETWEEN THEM IN HEAVY WEATHER AND ELLEN F SANK. (LL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 3 29.3 S,70 13.2 E
Ellen F on Wreck Map Ellen F Wreck on Google Map

More Tug Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the ELLEN F wreck located?

The ELLEN F wreck is located at coordinates 3 29.3 S,70 13.2 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELLEN F?

The seabed around the ELLEN F lies at approximately 3500 meters deep.

When did the ELLEN F sink?

The ELLEN F sank on May 2, 1993.

When was the wreck of the ELLEN F discovered?

The wreck of the ELLEN F was discovered in 1993.

What country did the ELLEN F belong to?

The ELLEN F belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the ELLEN F?

The ELLEN F had a tonnage of 199 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELLEN F?

The ELLEN F is classified as a tug.

Back to Wrecks