St Elwyn Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
St elwyn Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 0 N,19 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.000000
  • Longitude: -19.000000
Water Depth 1200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST ELWYN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 126.5 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 4940
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 28, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Oct 11, 2004

Surveying Details

H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 540000N, 190000W. 11.8.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 553000N, 193000W. (WW2SL). SUNK APPROX 500 MILES W OF BISHOP ROCK. (DODS). SINKING POSN ACCORDING TO VESSEL ATTACKED GIVEN AS 553000N, 193000W BUT POSN OF ATTACK ACCORDING TO U-BOAT PATROL REPORT AGREES WITH 1940 POSN OF 540000N, 190000W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1038 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOUTH AMERICAN SAINT LINE. COMPOUND ENGINE AND LP TURBINEOF 320NHP. PASSAGE HULL FOR SANTOS. TORPEDOED BY U-103. 29 MEN LOST. (DODS & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the ST ELWYN wreck located?

The ST ELWYN wreck is located at coordinates 54 0 N,19 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST ELWYN?

The seabed around the ST ELWYN lies at approximately 1200 meters deep.

When did the ST ELWYN sink?

The ST ELWYN sank on Nov 28, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ST ELWYN discovered?

The wreck of the ST ELWYN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ST ELWYN belong to?

The ST ELWYN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ST ELWYN carrying?

The ST ELWYN was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ST ELWYN?

The ST ELWYN had a tonnage of 4940 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST ELWYN?

The ST ELWYN is classified as a steam ship.

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