Elsa (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Elsa (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 21.237 N,3 26.596 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.353950
  • Longitude: -3.443267
Wreck Depth 38 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELSA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 102.1 m
Width 14.6 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 53.2
Sonar Width 29
Shadow Height 8.9
Orientation 50
Tonnage 3581
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 24, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 0110.0,,002.5,
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date May 1, 2013

Surveying Details

1918 SUNK ABOUT 5M WNW FROM PYRAMID ON HILL, E SIDE DARTMOUTH. (MASTER, DOCKET M4981). 1918 SUNK IN 502000N, 032930W, 5M WNW FROM DARTMOUTH BN. (LT JONES, RNR, DOCKET M4722). H525/18 SUNK IN 502000N, 032500W, APPROX. CONSIDERED NON-DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (C-IN-C DEVONPORT, DOCKET M06044). THIS POSN ACCEPTED. H6025/39 22.8.39 WK LOCATED IN 502112N, 032628W, OR 044.5DEGS, 11.01M FROM START PT BY SONAR ONLY. POSN ACCURATE WITHIN 2C. GEN DEPTH 26FMS. (HMS GLEANER). INS AS NDW PA. NC 2454. H2502/51 24.4.51 NOT FOUND. (HMS SEAGULL). DELETED. BR STD. H2923/83 3.10.84 EXAM'D 06.6.84 IN 502112N, 032630W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 38.1, FOUL AT 38.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 38.4 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 2.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS. LENGTH 66MTRS, WIDTH 7MTRS. LIES 051/231DEGS. BROKEN IN 2 PIECES WITH DEBRIS SCATTERED NEARBY. (GARDLINE SURVEY LTD, HI 202). INS AS SW 38MTRS. BR STD. 9.2.99 LOCATED IN 5021.262N, 0326.611W [WGD] USING DGPS. (HMS MIDDLETON, ROUTE SURVEY DTD 6.1997). NCA. 1.5.13 EXAM'D 20.1.13 IN 5021.237N, 0326.596W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 38.1 IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS. SCOUR 2.5MTRS DEEP RUNS 110MTRS ALONG 028/208 DEGS. IN TWO PARTS WITH LENGTHS 31.6MTRS LYING 070/250 DEGS & 24.9MTRS LYING 025/025 DEGS. OVERALL AREA OF WK 53.2 BY 29MTRS. SMALL PIECE OF DEBRIS CLOSE S. (NETSURVEY, HI 1369). RETAIN SW 38MTRS.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1904 BY TYNE IRON SHIPBUILDING CO LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NORWEGIAN, AFRICA, AUSTRALIA LINE. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 292 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINEY BY NE MARINE ENGINE CO. PASSAGE SOURABAYA FOR CHRISTIANA VIA NEWPORT. TORPEDOED BY UB 31. (WW1SL, SIBI & DER KRIEG ZUR SEE).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, IN TWO PIECES, SCOUR RUNS 028/208 DEGS

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FAQ

Where is the ELSA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ELSA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 21.237 N,3 26.596 W.

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

The ELSA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 38 meters and is located at coordinates 50 21.237 N,3 26.596 W.

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

The seabed around the ELSA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the ELSA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ELSA (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 24, 1918.

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

The wreck of the ELSA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the ELSA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ELSA (POSSIBLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ELSA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ELSA (POSSIBLY) was carrying general and mixed goods,coal.

What was the tonnage of the ELSA (POSSIBLY)?

The ELSA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3581 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELSA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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