Elvie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Elvie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 54.163 N,5 50.68 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.902717
  • Longitude: 5.844667
Wreck Depth 21 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELVIE
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 46.3 m
Width 7.9 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 397
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2025

Surveying Details

H2114/83 6.4.87 SW 21.3MTRS [11FMS] IN 535414N, 055040E [EUR]. (NETH CG TLX 5.3.87 & NETH NM 174/87). 14.8.89 NAME GIVEN AS 'ELVIE', WK SW 21MTRS IN 535414.3N, 055040.4E [EUR]. (NETH WK RECORDS, JAN '88 EDN, NO.M3 2523). 13.10.05 SHOWN AS SW 21MTRS [LAT] IN 5354.19N, 0550.58E [WGD] ON BA 1633 [EDN 1 DTD 13.10.05, COPRODUCTION].

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE BECKINGHAM FOR BREMEN. CAPSIZED AFTER CARGO SHIFTED, LATER SANK. CREW SAVED BY HELICOPTER. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the ELVIE wreck located?

The ELVIE wreck is located at coordinates 53 54.163 N,5 50.68 E.

How deep is the ELVIE and where exactly is it located?

The ELVIE lies at a depth of about 21 meters and is located at coordinates 53 54.163 N,5 50.68 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELVIE?

The seabed around the ELVIE lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the ELVIE sink?

The ELVIE sank on Mar 2, 1987.

When was the wreck of the ELVIE discovered?

The wreck of the ELVIE was discovered in 1987.

What country did the ELVIE belong to?

The ELVIE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ELVIE carrying?

The ELVIE was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ELVIE?

The ELVIE had a tonnage of 397 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELVIE?

The ELVIE is classified as a motor vessel.

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