Elena R Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Elena r Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 30.209 N,2 20.69 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.503483
  • Longitude: -2.344833
Wreck Depth 22 m
Water Depth 29 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELENA R
Type steam ship
Flag GR
Length 112.8 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 120
Sonar Width 80
Shadow Height 7.5
Orientation 142
Tonnage 4576
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 22, 1939
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H174/39 2.12.39 SUNK 101DEG, 4.3M FROM PORTLAND BILL. (FOIC PORTLAND). CHART AS DW IN 503012N, 022037W. - FNM 2685/39, NM 1006/40 & NM 3314/45. H174/39 3.12.45 LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 5FMS 4FT. (HMS FRANKLIN). - NM 3960/45. H174/39 28.1.46 G CAN BUOY, GPFL(2)G.10S LAID CLOSE S OF WK. (CINC PORTSMOUTH). - NM 305/46. H174/39 20.7.46 DISPERSED. CUT DOWN TO 45FT. (STEEPHOLM, 11.7.46). NCA YET. H174/39 2.10.46 DRIFT SWEPT. CLEAR TO 50FT [MLWS] IN 503012N, 022036W. (PORTLAND 25.7.46). BUOY REMOVED. (TH). - NM 3355/46 & NM 3549/46. H174/39 24.8.49 SWEPT CLEAR AT 53, FOUL AT 54FT. WRECKAGE COVERS AREA 550 X 200FT, ORIENTATED 125/305DEG. LIES 098.25DEG, 4.33M FROM PORTLAND BILL LT HO. (CINC PORTLAND, SML 1301, 26.7.49). BR STD. H434/53 2.5.55 EXISTENCE CONFIRMED BY A/S. (HMS MARVEL, 1955). H1730/65 10.6.68 WK NOT FOUND. CHARTED POSN LIES CLOSE TO TIP OF NARROW, WELL DEFINED RIDGE OF BROKEN SHELL WHICH NOW UNITES WK POSN TO SHAMBLES BANK. WK PRESUMED TO HAVE BROKEN UP AS NOTHING WAS FOUND TO PROJECT ABOVE SEABED. RETAIN AS CHARTED AS AREA NOT SONAR SWEPT. (FSL WATERWITCH, ROS 29.2.68). NCA. H3221/70 14.8.70 WK LOCATED USING DECCA. NOT COVERED BY SAND/GRAVEL BUT IN PROCESS OF BEING SO. E/S INDICATED WK TO STAND 4FMS ABOVE SEABED WITH LEAST DEPTH 12FMS (UNREDUCED). (RV CLIONE, MAY 1970). NCA YET. HH3848/86/2 27.11.91 EXAM'D 13.9.91 IN 503012N, 022033.5W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.4 IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. NO SCOUR. APPARENTLY TOTALLY COVERED WITH SHINGLE AND ORIENTATED 084/264DEG. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 367). BR STD. SEP 2009/000100105127 10.8.09 LOCATED IN 5030.209N, 0220.690W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.37MTRS. (FUGRO OSAE, HN FOR HI 1154 DTD 5.8.09). AMEND WK 22MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 16.11.09 UPRIGHT. WELL BROKEN AND MOSTLY COVERED WITH A BANK OF BROKEN MUSSEL SHELLS. (DIVER MAGAZINE, DEC 2009). NCA. HH091/154/01 29.12.09 LOCATED 2.3.09 IN 5030.209N, 0220.690W [WG]D USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 22.37 IN GEN DEPTH 29.9MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 120.0MTRS, WIDTH 80.0MTRS, HT 7.5MTRS. LIES 142/322 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). INTACT. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 10, 2009

Circumstances of loss

EX-MUNINDIES. BUILT IN 1917 BY THE NEWPORT NEWS SHIPBUILDING & DRYCOCK CO, NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA. OWNED BY GREEK SHIPPING SYNDICATE. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ROSARIO FOR ANTWERP. MINED.

General Comments

COLLAPSED, LARGELY COVERED IN BROKEN SHELLS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 30.209 N,2 20.69 W
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FAQ

Where is the ELENA R wreck located?

The ELENA R wreck is located at coordinates 50 30.209 N,2 20.69 W.

How deep is the ELENA R and where exactly is it located?

The ELENA R lies at a depth of about 22 meters and is located at coordinates 50 30.209 N,2 20.69 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELENA R?

The seabed around the ELENA R lies at approximately 29 meters deep.

When did the ELENA R sink?

The ELENA R sank on Nov 22, 1939.

When was the wreck of the ELENA R discovered?

The wreck of the ELENA R was discovered in 1939.

What country did the ELENA R belong to?

The ELENA R belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ELENA R carrying?

The ELENA R was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the ELENA R?

The ELENA R had a tonnage of 4576 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELENA R?

The ELENA R is classified as a steam ship.

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