Elmcrest Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
non-dangerous wreck |
Elmcrest Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
50 17.083 N,2 19.275 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 50.284717
- Longitude: -2.321250
|
| Wreck Depth |
49 m
|
| Water Depth |
55 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
ELMCREST |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
GB |
| Length |
115.2 m |
| Width |
16.2 m |
| Draught |
7.3 |
| Sonar Length |
110 |
| Sonar Width |
60 |
| Shadow Height |
5.2 |
| Orientation |
160 |
| Tonnage |
4343 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
ballast
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jul 4, 1940
|
| Bottom Texture |
Gravel |
| Original Detection Year |
1944 |
| Last Detection Year |
2003 |
| Original Source |
naval vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 16, 1999 |
Surveying Details
H1001/40 H1001/40 SANK 13 MILES S FROM PORTLAND LTHO. (TRADE DIVISION LIST, AUG 1943). H3259/44 20.11.44 H3259/44; H3135/44 20.11.44 WK IN 501718N, 021930W. (PLYMOUTH LIST; PORTSMOUTH LIST, 15.11.44). H3135/44 27.11.44 H3135/44 27.11.44 WK IN 501700N, 022000W. (PORTSMOUTH LIST, 21.11.44). H113/45 10.4.45 H113/45 10.4.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 501730N, 021930W, APPROX. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45). GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 501730N 021930W. POSN GOOD. (AUBD 304/132). SONAR CONTACT IN 501718N, 021930W, APPROX. (AUBD 304/133). H3971/52 30.6.52 H3971/52 30.6.52 INS NDW IN 501718N, 021930W. F6840. H2291/64 18.5.65 H2291/64 18.5.65 EXAM'D IN 501706N, 021919W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 155 IN GEN DEPTH 179FT. NO SCOUR. WEAK SONAR REURNS FROM ALL DIRECTIONS. ALL REPD NSC CONTACTS IN THIS VICINITY CONSIDERED TO BE THIS WK. (HMS SCOTT, 9.5.64). AMEND TO WK 26FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 7.7.73 7.7.73 AMEND TO WK 48MTRS NC 2519. HH090/533/01 28.5.93 HH090/533/01 28.5.93 EXAM'D 5.3.93 IN 501705N, 021916.5W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.4 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.2MTRS, LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 60MTRS. LIES, WELL BROKEN UP AND ORIENTATED 160/340 DEG. MAGNETOMETER INDICATED FERROUS CONTENT OF 5800 TONS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533). AMEND TO WK 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H090/961/01 18.12.03 H090/961/01 18.12.03 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (GARDLINE, HI 961). NCA. 21.9.09 21.9.09 CONFIRMED AS ELMCREST. BELL RECOVERED 12.9.09. (A DUNSTER, LTR DTD 16.9.09). NCA.
Circumstances of loss
EX-AUGUSZTA FOHERCZENGO. BUILT IN 1911 BY W DOBDON & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CREST SHIPPING CO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 342 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL TO WABANA. TORPEDOED WHILST IN CONVOY BY AN E-BOAT. 16 MEN LOST. (SIBI).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 17.083 N,2 19.275 W
Elmcrest on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the ELMCREST wreck located?
The ELMCREST wreck is located at coordinates 50 17.083 N,2 19.275 W.
How deep is the ELMCREST and where exactly is it located?
The ELMCREST lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 50 17.083 N,2 19.275 W.
How deep is the seabed around the ELMCREST?
The seabed around the ELMCREST lies at approximately 55 meters deep.
When did the ELMCREST sink?
The ELMCREST sank on Jul 4, 1940.
When was the wreck of the ELMCREST discovered?
The wreck of the ELMCREST was discovered in 1944.
What country did the ELMCREST belong to?
The ELMCREST belonged to GB.
What cargo was the ELMCREST carrying?
The ELMCREST was carrying ballast.
What was the tonnage of the ELMCREST?
The ELMCREST had a tonnage of 4343 tons.
What type of wreck is the ELMCREST?
The ELMCREST is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
WELL BROKEN UP