Elbe (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Elbe (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 35.51 N,3 27.1 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.591833
  • Longitude: 3.451667
Wreck Depth 23 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELBE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DE
Length 127.4 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 10.7
Tonnage 4510
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 30, 1895
Original Detection Year 1997
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH340/590/02 16.4.97 WK 23.5MTRS IN 523528.5N, 032713E [EUR]. (NETH NM 15/222/97). BR STD. SEP 2008/000036806 24.4.08 NOW WK 22.5MTRS. (NETH NM 16/198/08). - NM 2936/08. 1.3.10 CONSIDERED BY DIVERS TO BE THE SS ELBE, SEE ALSO [10950]. THIS RECORD AMENDED TO ELBE (POSSIBLY). (W VERWAAL, EMAIL DTD 1.3.10). 19.11.14 SHOWN AS WK 23MTRS ON BA 1630 [EDN 6 DTD 13.6.13].
Last Amended Date Sep 28, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1881. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD. PASSAGE BREMERHAVEN FOR NEW YORK WITH 199 PASSENGERS & 155 CREW. WAS INVOLVED IN A COLLISION WITH BRITISH SS CRATHIE, APPROX 40M OFF LOWESTOFT DURING A BLIZZARD, THERE WERE ONLY 20 SURVIVORS. (DODS).

General Comments

SEE ALSO [10950].

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 35.51 N,3 27.1 E
Elbe (Possibly) on Wreck Map Elbe (Possibly) Wreck on Google Map

More Steam Ship Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the ELBE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ELBE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 35.51 N,3 27.1 E.

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

The ELBE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 23 meters and is located at coordinates 52 35.51 N,3 27.1 E.

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

The seabed around the ELBE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the ELBE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ELBE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 30, 1895.

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

The wreck of the ELBE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1997.

What country did the ELBE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ELBE (POSSIBLY) belonged to DE.

What was the tonnage of the ELBE (POSSIBLY)?

The ELBE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 4510 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELBE (POSSIBLY)?

The ELBE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

Back to Wrecks