Elziena (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Elziena (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 20.702 N,1 26.032 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.345033
  • Longitude: -1.433867
Wreck Depth 43 m
Water Depth 47 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELZIENA (POSSIBLY)
Type motor vessel
Flag NL
Sonar Length 21
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 5.1
Orientation 102
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
Scour Dimensions 0004.0,,000.7,102
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Jan 4, 2000

Surveying Details

H1001/40 H1001/40 POSN 5M E OF COQUET I. (TRADE DIVISION LIST). H056/40 10.4.40 H056/40 POSN APPROX 552100N, 012400W. (ROSYTH LIST 10.4.40). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/843/01 4.1.00 HH090/843/01 4.1.00 EXAM'D 26.5.99 IN 5520.702N, 0126.032W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43.3 IN GEN DEPTH 47.5MTRS. SCOUR 0.7MTR EXTENDS 5MTRS TOWARDS 102 DEGS. LENGTH 21MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.1MTRS. LIES 102/282 DEGS WITH BOWS 102 DEGS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. DIVERS REPORT DECKING HAS BEEN LOST AND THE WK IS INTACT AND LYING UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 843). INS AS WK 43MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

OIL ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR LEITH. ATTACKED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. CREW OF 2 LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the ELZIENA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ELZIENA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 20.702 N,1 26.032 W.

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

The ELZIENA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 43 meters and is located at coordinates 55 20.702 N,1 26.032 W.

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

The seabed around the ELZIENA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 47 meters deep.

When did the ELZIENA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ELZIENA (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 2, 1940.

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

The wreck of the ELZIENA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ELZIENA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ELZIENA (POSSIBLY) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the ELZIENA (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ELZIENA (POSSIBLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ELZIENA (POSSIBLY)?

The ELZIENA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 197 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELZIENA (POSSIBLY)?

The ELZIENA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a motor vessel.

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