General Consul Elissejeffe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
General consul elissejeffe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 37.755 N,6 29.543 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.629250
  • Longitude: -6.492383
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name GENERAL CONSUL ELISSEJEFFE
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Tonnage 886
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo machinery and mechanical parts
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 20, 1914
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 1990
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Surveying Details

H1245/69 4.7.69 WK LIES BOW TO SHORE APPROX 1 MILE NE OF LOCH FATHARNA AND 400 YARDS NE OF ILE NA MUIK. AT LOW WATER THERE IS 25FT OF WATER OVER HER BOW AND 50FT OVER HER STERN. WAS EXTENSIVELY BROKEN UP. PART OF CARGO OF REAPING MACHINES SALVAGED IN 1914/15. THE PROPELLER AND NON FERROUS FITTINGS ARE BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN REMOVED DURING THE 1950S. (C J OLDFIELD, 26.6.69). POSN 563746N, 062929W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. 9.2.83 LIES WELL BROKEN UP IN 12 - 14MTRS. TWO BOILERS AND A CONDENSER HAVE ROLLED AWAY FROM THE MAIN WK. KNOWN LOCALLY AS THE ELESTON. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 6). H1310/83/43 25.11.83 DETAILS REPD ABOVE CONFIRMED. (C MICHAEL, 4.11.83). 19.4.90 WK IS BEING EXAM'D BY NAVAL DIVERS FOLLOWING A REPORT THAT 8 INCH SHELLS HAVE BEEN FOUND EITHER IN THE WRECKAGE OR NEARBY. (MAJOR A HOGBEN, EOD TECH. CENTRE, ROCHESTER, KENT, TELECON). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5637.755N, 0629.543W. 11.3.13 NOT LOCATED 11.2012 USING M/B. TOO CLOSE INSHORE TO SURVEY. (NETSURVEY, HI 1298). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND ON EAST OF COLL IN 1914.

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FAQ

Where is the GENERAL CONSUL ELISSEJEFFE wreck located?

The GENERAL CONSUL ELISSEJEFFE wreck is located at coordinates 56 37.755 N,6 29.543 W.

How deep is the seabed around the GENERAL CONSUL ELISSEJEFFE?

The seabed around the GENERAL CONSUL ELISSEJEFFE lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the GENERAL CONSUL ELISSEJEFFE sink?

The GENERAL CONSUL ELISSEJEFFE sank on Feb 20, 1914.

When was the wreck of the GENERAL CONSUL ELISSEJEFFE discovered?

The wreck of the GENERAL CONSUL ELISSEJEFFE was discovered in 1914.

What country did the GENERAL CONSUL ELISSEJEFFE belong to?

The GENERAL CONSUL ELISSEJEFFE belonged to DK.

What cargo was the GENERAL CONSUL ELISSEJEFFE carrying?

The GENERAL CONSUL ELISSEJEFFE was carrying machinery and mechanical parts.

What was the tonnage of the GENERAL CONSUL ELISSEJEFFE?

The GENERAL CONSUL ELISSEJEFFE had a tonnage of 886 tons.

What type of wreck is the GENERAL CONSUL ELISSEJEFFE?

The GENERAL CONSUL ELISSEJEFFE is classified as a steam ship.

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