Elout Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Elout Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 1.55 S,100 22.35 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -1.025833
  • Longitude: 100.372500
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELOUT
Type steam ship
Flag NL
Tonnage 1797
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 29, 1942
Original Detection Year 1946
Last Detection Year 1991
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 9, 2001

Surveying Details

H6125/45 23.1.46 DW, WITH CON BUOY CLOSE N & S IN 010133S, 1002235E. (NAVAL PARTY 2485). - NM 152/46. H4424/48 7.7.48 NOW MARKED BY G CON BUOY CLOSE W. (NETH NM 144/1986/48). BR STD. H1438/56 23.2.56 BUOY NOW R MOORING BUOY. (HAGUE NM 32/418/56). BR STD. H3486/61 1.3.62 SALVAGE WORK IN PROGRESS. H1438/56 23.11.62 BUOY STILL GIVEN AS G CON IN INDONESIAN LIGHT LIST (1957). H2090/71 9.11.77 WK REPD AS 'MISSING'. (INDON NM 345/77). NCA. H5088/77 11.8.81 REPORT OF BOTH WK & BUOY AS 'MISSING' IS REPEATED IN INDON NM 233/81. H6399/82 21.5.86 BUOY NOT SEEN. WK NOT INVESTIGATED. (HMAS GERALDTON, HN 19.4.86). DELETE BUOY. - NM 1652/86. 9.1.01 NOT SHOWN ON INDO 279 [AUG 1991 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

BOMBED & SUNK BY JAPANESE AIRCRAFT.

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FAQ

Where is the ELOUT wreck located?

The ELOUT wreck is located at coordinates 1 1.55 S,100 22.35 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELOUT?

The seabed around the ELOUT lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the ELOUT sink?

The ELOUT sank on Jan 29, 1942.

When was the wreck of the ELOUT discovered?

The wreck of the ELOUT was discovered in 1946.

What country did the ELOUT belong to?

The ELOUT belonged to NL.

What was the tonnage of the ELOUT?

The ELOUT had a tonnage of 1797 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELOUT?

The ELOUT is classified as a steam ship.

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