Elbe Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Elbe Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 9.596 N,4 31.59 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.159933
  • Longitude: 4.526500
Wreck Depth 22.43 m
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELBE
Type carrier
Length 56.7 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 3.7
Tonnage 500
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 26, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 28.3.78 SANK IN 530936N, 043200E. (LL, 27.3.78). H2062/71 30.3.78 DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION. (NETH HYDRO, TLX DTD 28.3.78). NAVAREA 1 064/78. H2062/71 6.4.78 MARKED BY W CARD LT BUOY, QKFL(9)15S. (NETH TLX DTD 5.4.78). NAVAREA 1 074/78. H2062/71 24.4.78 SW 17.1MTRS (9FMS 2FT) IN 530938N, 043140E [EUR]. WK BUOY REMOVED. (RNL TLX DTD 17.4.78). - NM 1030/78. 26.4.78 NO ATTEMPTS WILL BE MADE TO RAISE VESSEL. (LL, 27.4.78). NCA. 7.8.89 ELBE, SW 17.1MTRS IN 530938.3N, 043138.9E [EUR]. (NETH WK RECORDS - JAN'88 EDN - NO L17 945). NCA. 27.4.10 SHOWN AS SW 16.9MTRS IN 5309.616N, 0431.586E [WGD] ON BA 126 [EDN 1 DTD 2.8.07, 1:60,000 1ST SCALE, CO-PRODUCTION].
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1958 BY J J SIETAS SCHIFFSW, HAMBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WALTER GRAGES. PASSAGE STRUER, DENMARK FOR POOLE. SANK IN HEAVY SEAS APPROX 5M NE OF TEXEL. ONE MAN LOST, SIX RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ELBE wreck located?

The ELBE wreck is located at coordinates 53 9.596 N,4 31.59 E.

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

The ELBE lies at a depth of about 22.43 meters and is located at coordinates 53 9.596 N,4 31.59 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELBE?

The seabed around the ELBE lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the ELBE sink?

The ELBE sank on Mar 26, 1978.

When was the wreck of the ELBE discovered?

The wreck of the ELBE was discovered in 1978.

What cargo was the ELBE carrying?

The ELBE was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the ELBE?

The ELBE had a tonnage of 500 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELBE?

The ELBE is classified as a carrier.

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