Elpida Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Elpida Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		24 45.5 N,67 4.2 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 24.758333
  • Longitude: 67.070000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELPIDA
Type barge
Flag AE
Tonnage 332
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 1988
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 2.3.88 GROUNDED APPROX 5.5 MILES ESE OF MANORA LTHO. (LL 11.2.88). NCA YET. H2883/85 24.3.88 BARGE SOLD AND BEING BROKEN UP. (LL 8.3.88).
Last Amended Date Feb 17, 2003

Circumstances of loss

PARTED HER TOWROPE WHILE BEING TOWED TO GULF PORTS. DRIFTED AND EVENTUALLY GROUNDED.

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FAQ

Where is the ELPIDA wreck located?

The ELPIDA wreck is located at coordinates 24 45.5 N,67 4.2 E.

When was the wreck of the ELPIDA discovered?

The wreck of the ELPIDA was discovered in 1988.

What country did the ELPIDA belong to?

The ELPIDA belonged to AE.

What cargo was the ELPIDA carrying?

The ELPIDA was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the ELPIDA?

The ELPIDA had a tonnage of 332 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELPIDA?

The ELPIDA is classified as a barge.

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