Elorn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Elorn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 11.5 N,1 24.9 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.191667
  • Longitude: 1.415000
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELORN
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Tonnage 603
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 1, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1936
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Dec 28, 2016

Surveying Details

H7386/18 10.12.18 WK IN 501130N, 012454E. (FRENCH LIST OF WRECKS), CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. BR STD. H2036/20 POSN AMENDED TO 501125N, 012500E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H1137/21 22.2.21 MARKED BY GREEN BUOY WITH SPHERICAL TOP MARK IN 501124N, 012459E. (PARIS NM 14/322/21). - NM 395/21. H7864/22 29.12.21 WRECK LEAST DEPTH OVER 2.75FMS IN 501124N, 012459E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. H2537/28 16.8.28 NCA. H4665/32 6.7.32 BUOY ONLY TO BE SHOWN ON LC 1598. H7076/36 16.12.36 NOT SHOWN ON FR 3800. DELETED. - NM 2503/36. POSN 501130N, 012454E RETAINED FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SUBMARINE. (WW1SL).

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FAQ

Where is the ELORN wreck located?

The ELORN wreck is located at coordinates 50 11.5 N,1 24.9 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELORN?

The seabed around the ELORN lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the ELORN sink?

The ELORN sank on Mar 1, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ELORN discovered?

The wreck of the ELORN was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ELORN belong to?

The ELORN belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the ELORN?

The ELORN had a tonnage of 603 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELORN?

The ELORN is classified as a steam ship.

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