Elviscot Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Elviscot Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 44.533 N,10 7.217 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.742217
  • Longitude: 10.120283
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Mean Low Water Springs
Name ELVISCOT
Type motor vessel
Flag IT
Length 68.6 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 10, 1972
Original Detection Year 1972
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Apr 20, 2012

Surveying Details

14.1.72 SANK IN 424430N, 100630E APPROX (LL 207). NCA YET. H1272/72 14.9.72 ST IN 424432N, 100713E. WK IN ONE PIECE WITH BOWS RISING WELL CLEAR OF THE WATER. LIES N/S WITH BOWS ON ROCKS AND STERN IN SAND IN 35FT. LEANING ON THE STARB'D SIDE WITH A LARGE HOLE BOTTOM AMIDSHIPS. HOLDS EMPTY, PROP AND RUDDER BURIED IN SAND. (FL LT RAY, RAF SAC JULY '72). NC 3905. 20.4.12 NOT SHOWN ON IT400117 [EDN 3.1]. AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1960 BY SCHPS. GEBR. V. DIEPEN, WATERHUIZEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LAVINIA ANTONIO SCOTTO. ON PASSAGE FROM TARANTO TO MARSEILLES. RAN AGROUND OFF POMONTE, ELBA ISLAND. MASTER AND SEVEN CREW ABANDONED THE VESSEL. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ELVISCOT wreck located?

The ELVISCOT wreck is located at coordinates 42 44.533 N,10 7.217 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELVISCOT?

The seabed around the ELVISCOT lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the ELVISCOT sink?

The ELVISCOT sank on Jan 10, 1972.

When was the wreck of the ELVISCOT discovered?

The wreck of the ELVISCOT was discovered in 1972.

What country did the ELVISCOT belong to?

The ELVISCOT belonged to IT.

What cargo was the ELVISCOT carrying?

The ELVISCOT was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ELVISCOT?

The ELVISCOT had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELVISCOT?

The ELVISCOT is classified as a motor vessel.

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