Ely Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Ely Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 3.823 N,2 21.548 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.063717
  • Longitude: 2.359133
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELY
Type steam ship
Flag PA
Length 120.1 m
Orientation 67
Tonnage 4123
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo chemicals,vehicles
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 1, 1959
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SANK IN POSN 047DEG, 2.65C FROM DUNKIRK E JETTY. H1697/59 14.2.59 VESSEL LYING FLAT ON PORT SIDE ON SANDY BOTTOM WITH HEAD ENE. STARBOARD SIDE PLATING AND 2.5 STRAKES OF BOTTOM PLATING, ALSO 2 OUTER STRAKES OF STBD SIDE DECK EXPOSED AT HW. (LL 1.2.59). H1697/59 14.4.59 DW IN 510350N, 022133E, WITH RG CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(2)G.9S. (PARIS NM 59 07 19(T)). - NM 730/59. HH1697/59 4.4.60 NOW ST IN 510350N, 022135E, WITH RG CAN LT BUOY, FL.G. (PARIS NM 60 10 22). BR STD. H5034/61 8.8.61 NOW ST DRIES 2.1MTRS. (PARIS NM 61 41 01). - NM 2530/61. H1697/59 19.2.62 NOW WK 2.1MTRS. (PARIS NM 61 52 10). - NM 384/62. H1697/59 16.5.62 BUOY NOW R CAN LT BUOY, GPFL(3)R.12S, RAREFL. (OSTENDE NM 7 58 62). - NM 1088/62. H3221/65 28.7.66 SHOWN AS DWP 2.1MTRS ON FR CHARTS. LC 323. H5034/61 6.10.66 NO LONGER EXISTS. (OSTENDE NM 20 171 66). - NM 1885/66. H5304/61 12.4.67 SWEPT CLEAR AT 12MTRS. LT BUOY REMOVED. (PARIS NM 1215(P)/67). CHARTED AS F. - NM 783/67. H2981/78 1.8.79 CHARTED AS F IN 510350N, 022135E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H1271/80 22.10.81 NOW CHARTED AS WK 12MTRS IN 510350N, 022136E. H2884/85 16.7.86 NOW WK 10.4MTRS IN 510352N, 022138E. (BREST NM 86 19 23). - NM 2311/86. 7.11.88 FR WK RECORDS NO.21612151 & FR 7057 [1987 EDN] SHOW WK 10.4MTRS. LOCATED IN 1985 BY V/S & MAGNETOMETER. 15.10.96 SHOWN AS WK 10.7MTRS [MLS] ON BELGIUM 102 REPROMAT [MAY'96]. NC 1873. [WGD] POSN: 5103.823N, 0221.584E. SEP 2015/000224397 06.11.15 SHOWN AS WK 10.4MTRS IN 5103.823N, 0221.548E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7057. [ED4, 2015]. AMEND TO DW 10.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. SEP 2016/000098018 25.04.16 SHOWN AS FOUL IN 5103.823N, 0221.548E [WGD] ON FRENCH 7057. (ED4, COR 08.03.2016). AMEND TO FOUL.
Last Amended Date May 9, 2025

Circumstances of loss

CAPSIZED AND SANK AFTER BEING TOWED TO DUNKIRK BY TUG JEAN BART, FOLLOWING COLLISION IN THICK FOG WITH M TANKER ANREAS. PASSAGE MEXICO FOR ANTWERP. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the ELY wreck located?

The ELY wreck is located at coordinates 51 3.823 N,2 21.548 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELY?

The seabed around the ELY lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the ELY sink?

The ELY sank on Feb 1, 1959.

When was the wreck of the ELY discovered?

The wreck of the ELY was discovered in 1959.

What country did the ELY belong to?

The ELY belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ELY carrying?

The ELY was carrying chemicals,vehicles.

What was the tonnage of the ELY?

The ELY had a tonnage of 4123 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELY?

The ELY is classified as a steam ship.

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