Elsena (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Elsena (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 33.294 N,5 37.222 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.554900
  • Longitude: -5.620367
Wreck Depth 74 m
Water Depth 83 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELSENA (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 43.3 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3
Sonar Length 60
Shadow Height 8
Orientation 135
Tonnage 335
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Sep 19, 2012

Surveying Details

SUNK 16M SE 1/2 S FROM S ARKLOW LTV. POSN ACCEPTED AS PA 523100N, 053500W. INS ON CHARTS. H3058/53 18.5.53 H3058/53 18.5.53 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1410. 9.11.77 9.11.77 AMEND TO USCPA 55MTRS. NC 1787. H1950/76 11.11.80 H1950/76 11.11.80 WK EXAM'D 25.4.80 IN 523316N, 053710W [OGB] USING RO/RO HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 74 IN GEN DEPTH 83MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 8MTRS. APPROX LENGTH 60MTRS. LYING NW/SE. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 40/80). AMEND WK 74MTRS. BR STD. [WGD] POSN: 5233.294N, 0537.222W.

Circumstances of loss

EX-LADY BACON. BUILT IN 1911 BY G BROWN, GREENOCK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY JOSEPH MONKS & CO LTD. SINGLE BOILER, COMPOUND ENGINE, MACHINERY AFT BY GAULDIE, GILLESBIE & CO, GLASGOW. PASSAGE WATERFORD FOR MANCHESTER. CARGO OATS. CAPTURED BY SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE.

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FAQ

Where is the ELSENA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ELSENA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 33.294 N,5 37.222 W.

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

The ELSENA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 74 meters and is located at coordinates 52 33.294 N,5 37.222 W.

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

The seabed around the ELSENA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 83 meters deep.

When did the ELSENA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ELSENA (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 22, 1917.

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

The wreck of the ELSENA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ELSENA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ELSENA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ELSENA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ELSENA (POSSIBLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ELSENA (POSSIBLY)?

The ELSENA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 335 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELSENA (POSSIBLY)?

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

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