Eli Knudsen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Eli knudsen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 27.038 N,8 38.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.450633
  • Longitude: -8.634000
Water Depth 146 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELI KNUDSEN
Type tanker
Flag NO
Tonnage 9026
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases,oil
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 20, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details TORPEDOED IN 493100N, 083700W. STILL AFLOAT WITH BOW SUBMERGED. H1001/40 H1001/40 SANK IN 492700N, 083800W. 30.7.99 30.7.99 INS AS NDW PA. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

23.6.1940 TORPEDOED BY SUBMARINE. CREW OF 37 SAVED. TAKEN IN TOW AND SANK ON 23.6.1940. (LL WW2 & WWSL).

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FAQ

Where is the ELI KNUDSEN wreck located?

The ELI KNUDSEN wreck is located at coordinates 49 27.038 N,8 38.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELI KNUDSEN?

The seabed around the ELI KNUDSEN lies at approximately 146 meters deep.

When did the ELI KNUDSEN sink?

The ELI KNUDSEN sank on Jun 20, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ELI KNUDSEN discovered?

The wreck of the ELI KNUDSEN was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ELI KNUDSEN belong to?

The ELI KNUDSEN belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ELI KNUDSEN carrying?

The ELI KNUDSEN was carrying flammable liquids and gases,oil.

What was the tonnage of the ELI KNUDSEN?

The ELI KNUDSEN had a tonnage of 9026 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELI KNUDSEN?

The ELI KNUDSEN is classified as a tanker.

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