Elmaren Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Elmaren Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		6 40 S,71 23 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -6.666667
  • Longitude: 71.383333
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELMAREN
Type steam ship
Flag SE
Tonnage 5783
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,grain,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 9, 1921
Bottom Texture Coral
Original Detection Year 1921
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Sep 15, 2003

Surveying Details

H2304/73 12.2.73 WK FOUND ON OUTSIDE REEF OF EGMONT ISLAND, CHAGOS ARCHIPELAGO. APPEARS TO HAVE STRUCK REEF HEAD ON WITH BOTH ANCHORS SECURED. BELL WITH NAME 'ELMAREN' FOUND BY MEMBERS OF JOINT SERVICES EXPEDITION. WK BELIEVED TO DATE FROM 1920 AND BY INSPECTION APPEARS TO BE 20 TO 30 YEARS OLD. (CTTO, SIGNAL DTD 28.12.72). POSN 064000S, 712500E, VERY APPROX. 26.1.01 EGMONT ARCIPELAGO RE-POSITIONED ON NC 725. RELATIVE NEW POSN FOR FILING ONLY 0640.00S, 7123.00E, VERY APPROX.

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED WHILE ON PASSAGE AUSTRALIA TO UK.

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FAQ

Where is the ELMAREN wreck located?

The ELMAREN wreck is located at coordinates 6 40 S,71 23 E.

When did the ELMAREN sink?

The ELMAREN sank on May 9, 1921.

When was the wreck of the ELMAREN discovered?

The wreck of the ELMAREN was discovered in 1921.

What country did the ELMAREN belong to?

The ELMAREN belonged to SE.

What cargo was the ELMAREN carrying?

The ELMAREN was carrying general and mixed goods,grain,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the ELMAREN?

The ELMAREN had a tonnage of 5783 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELMAREN?

The ELMAREN is classified as a steam ship.

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