Elmcrest (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Elmcrest (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 17.87 N,2 23.279 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.297833
  • Longitude: -2.387983
Wreck Depth 44 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELMCREST (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 115.2 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 4343
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2003

Surveying Details

H1001/40 11.2.60 SANK 13 MILES S FROM PORTLAND LTHO. (TRADE DIVISION LIST, AUG 1943). 29.12.44 SONAR CONTACT IN APPROX 501700N, 022130W. (AUBD 304/134, ESCORT GROUP 4, 29.12.44). 30.6.52 CHARTED AS NDW PA IN 501800N, 022330W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H2291/64 18.5.65 WRECK IN 501750N, 022312W, LEAST E/S DEPTH 145FT IN GEN DEPTH 179FT. NO SCOUR. SEABED SAND. DETECTED ONLY TWICE BY E/S. NOT CONSIDERED LEAST DEPTH OBTAINED. GIVES NO SONAR RETURNS. (HMS SCOTT, 9.5.64, SURVEY [K4467/2]). AMEND TO NDW IN REVISED POSN. - NM 907/65. 7.3.73 NOW CHARTED AS WK 44MTRS. NC 2519. 5.6.87 GUILDHALL LIBRARY RECORDS GIVE POSITION FOR ELMCREST AS 501100N, 022100W. ALSO STATES THAT PART OF WRECK WAS SALVAGED IN 1949. (T HANLAN, TELECON). NCA. HH090/961/01 10.12.03 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY W DOBDON & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CREST SHIPPING CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 342 NHP. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN MTB. OF CREW OF 38, 16 LOST. PASSAGE HULL TO WABANA. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the ELMCREST (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ELMCREST (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 17.87 N,2 23.279 W.

How deep is the ELMCREST (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The ELMCREST (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 44 meters and is located at coordinates 50 17.87 N,2 23.279 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELMCREST (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the ELMCREST (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the ELMCREST (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ELMCREST (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 4, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ELMCREST (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the ELMCREST (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ELMCREST (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ELMCREST (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ELMCREST (POSSIBLY)?

The ELMCREST (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4343 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELMCREST (POSSIBLY)?

The ELMCREST (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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