Hms Elise (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms elise (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 7.074 N,1 27.479 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.117900
  • Longitude: -1.457983
Wreck Depth 15.99 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ELISE (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 38.5 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.5
Sonar Length 26.9
Sonar Width 9.1
Shadow Height 1.6
Orientation 273
Tonnage 239
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 22, 1918
Original Detection Year 1998
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 17, 2019

Surveying Details

HH090/796/01 8.1.99 EXAM'D 22.9.98 IN 550704.2N, 012729.7W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 16.0, FOUL 16.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.4 IN GEN DEPTH 17.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1.3MTRS. LENGTH 32MTRS, WIDTH 14MTRS. LIES 105/285 DEGS. WELL DEFINED WK WITH SURROUNDING DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 796). BR STD. HH100/351/20 19.6.03 HAS BEEN DIVED IN LISTED POSN. A BOW OR FWD SECTION THAT HAS BEEN WELL FLATTENED (PROBABLY WITH THE BLYTH SUBMARINE BASE BEING NEARBY). QUITE A BIT OF WRECKAGE STREWN ABOUT BUT NOTHING MUCH HIGHER THAN 1-2MTRS. SO SIGN OF STERN SECTION TO DATE. (R YOUNG, EMAIL DTD 17.6.03). NCA. SEP 2019/000043627 24.3.19 EXAM�D 24.3.19 IN 5507.074N, 0127.479W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 15.99MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17MTRS. LENGTH 26.9MTRS, WIDTH 9.1MTRS, HT 1.6MTRS, ORIENATATION 273/093DEGS. BOW SECTION SITUATED IN LARGE BOULDER AREA, SURROUNDED BY DEBRIS. (MERITAITO, HI 1513). AMEND DW 15.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1907 BY J TORREY DUTHIE, SB CO LTD, ABERDEEN FOR J MARR & SONS LTD. HIRED TO THE RN IN 1915 AS AN ARMED PATROL VESSEL. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 68HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY W V V LIDGERWOOD, GLASGOW. 1 X 6 PDR GUN. STRUCK MINE LAID BY GERMAN SUBMARINE. (SIBI). TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB 34. (DER KREIG ZUR SEE).

General Comments

BOW SECTION SITUATED IN LARGE BOULDER AREA, SURROUNDED BY DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 7.074 N,1 27.479 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS ELISE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS ELISE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 7.074 N,1 27.479 W.

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

The HMS ELISE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 15.99 meters and is located at coordinates 55 7.074 N,1 27.479 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ELISE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS ELISE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the HMS ELISE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS ELISE (POSSIBLY) sank on Sep 22, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS ELISE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ELISE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1998.

What country did the HMS ELISE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS ELISE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ELISE (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS ELISE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 239 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ELISE (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS ELISE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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