Elziena Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Elziena Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 24.582 N,1 22.907 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.409700
  • Longitude: -1.381783
Wreck Depth 51 m
Water Depth 56 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELZIENA
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Sonar Length 26
Sonar Width 8
Shadow Height 4.9
Orientation 3
Tonnage 197
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 2, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1999
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 4, 2000

Surveying Details

SUNK 5 MILES E OF COQUET, 20 MILES S OF LONGSTONE, 20 MILES S OF FARNE ISLANDS. (LLOYDS' WW2 LOSSES). HH090/843/01 4.1.00 HH090/843/01 4.1.00 EXAM'D 16.9.99 IN 5524.582N, 0122.907W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 51.2 IN GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 26MTRS, WIDTH 8MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.9MTRS. LIES 003/183 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NO DEBRIS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. SOME SUPERSTRUCTURE VISIBLE. (GARDLINE, HI 843). INS AS WK 51MTRS. BR STD. 4.7.00 4.7.00 CONSIDERED TO BE THE 'ELZIENA'. (R YOUNG).

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY ARICRAFT. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR LEITH. CARGO ONIONS.

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the ELZIENA wreck located?

The ELZIENA wreck is located at coordinates 55 24.582 N,1 22.907 W.

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

The ELZIENA lies at a depth of about 51 meters and is located at coordinates 55 24.582 N,1 22.907 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELZIENA?

The seabed around the ELZIENA lies at approximately 56 meters deep.

When did the ELZIENA sink?

The ELZIENA sank on Mar 2, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ELZIENA discovered?

The wreck of the ELZIENA was discovered in 1999.

What country did the ELZIENA belong to?

The ELZIENA belonged to NL.

What cargo was the ELZIENA carrying?

The ELZIENA was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ELZIENA?

The ELZIENA had a tonnage of 197 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELZIENA?

The ELZIENA is classified as a motor vessel.

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