Elisabeth (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Elisabeth (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 4.219 N,4 48.512 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.070317
  • Longitude: -4.808533
Wreck Depth 60 m
Water Depth 69 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELISABETH (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 68.3 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 67
Sonar Width 12.7
Shadow Height 9
Orientation 120
Tonnage 945
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 7, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1966
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details GOOD SONAR CONTACT HEIGHT 30FT, LENGTH 184FT, BREADTH 65FT. (HI 2/66). H2839/66 8.2.67 WK IN 500412N, 044830W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 209FT IN GEN DEPTH 231FT. NO SCOUR. SEABED SAND AND GRAVEL. (HMS MERMAID, ROS DTD 10.3.66). INS AS WK 35FMS [64MTRS]. BR STD. H3110/72 8.1.73 LOCATED. NOT EXAMINED. (HMS HECATE, 1972). NCA. H3193/70 15.6.73 36FT HIGH, LIES SE/NW, ABOUT 250FT LONG. (R DAVIS & C WILLIAMS, 25.4.73). NCA. H3110/72 27.11.73 WK LOCATED IN 500403.4N, 044823.2W [OGB] USING HIFIX. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 63.0MTRS IN 68.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. (HMS HECATE, 1973). AMEND TO WK 63MTRS [34FMS] IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H2979/74 18.2.76 THREE FISHERMENS FASTENERS IN 500422N, 044826W, 500409N, 044824W AND 500421N, 044826W USING DECCA. FF IN 500422N, 044826W LOCATED WITH MAGNETOMETER BUT NOT DIVED ON. ALL THREE FFS PROBABLY SAME ONE. (E GILES, 29.1.76). NCA. H1280/76/31 22.4.76 FISHERMENS FASTENER IN 500423N, 044827W [OGB] USING DECCA. (LTR DTD 29.1.76). NCA. HH100/351/20 4.8.03 DIVED 6.2003 IN 5004.190N, 0448.480W [OGB] USING GPS. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH BY DIVE COMPUTER. LENGTH 60-75MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS. LIES NE/SW WITH BOWS TOWARDS 290 DEGS. NO SCOUR. SEABED SAND AND SHINGLE. NO DEBRIS. A SMALL SS, UPRIGHT WITH A SLIGHT LIST TO STBD. STERN MACHINERY AND HOLDS TYPICAL OF A SMALL COLLIER. TWO EXPOSED SCOTCH BOILERS ARE COVERED WITH TRAWL NET WITH FLOATS TRAPPED WITHIN. WK STANDS SOME 4MTRS HIGH AT THIS POINT WITH THE NETS SOME 6MTRS ABOVE. BROKEN DOWN TO SEABED MIDSHIPS. SINGLE TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE CLEARLY VISIBLE AT THE VERY STERN. BRIDGE BROKEN DOWN WITH THE HELM STEERING POSITION OBVIOUS. BOW IS THE HIGHEST POINT AND LIES TO STBD. TWO EMPTY HOLDS MIDSHIPS WITH COLLAPSED HATCH COMING. TWO MASTS LIE ALONG THE CENTRE OF THE WK. NOTHING TO SUGGEST IDENTITY. A TYPICAL SS OF SOME 600TONS DATED ABOUT 1900. (L BISHOP). NCA. HH100/351/20 4.8.03 LOCATED ON 3.8.03 POSNS OF ENDS OF CONTACT 5004.237N, 0448.551W & 5004.219N, 0448.502W [WGD] USING DGPS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LYING 110/290DEGS. GEN DEPTH 76MTRS, MID WATER, SPRING TIDE, LEAST DEPTH OVER WK 72MTRS. HIGH POINT AT EACH END, WIDTH 10MTRS. WILL BE DIVED SOON, FULL REPORT TO FOLLOW. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON 4.8.03). AMEND POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/21 17.6.04 DIVED IN 5004.219N, 0448.502W [WGD] (STERN). FAIRLY INTACT AND UPRIGHT SS OF APPROX LENGTH 60MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 74MTRS. SEABED SAND AND SHINGLE. HEAVY TRAWL NETS ACROSS PORT SIDE OF WK AND UP TO APPROX 65MTRS. FLOATS ON NET CAUSE IT TO BE SUSPENDED ABOVE WK. MIDSHIPS FAIRLY BROKEN DOWN. BOWS TO WEST ALSO FAIRLY COLLAPSED WITH LIST TO STBD. (M ADES, EMAIL DTD 14.6.04). NCA. SEP 2014/000153151 19.9.14 EXAM'D 21.7.14 IN 5004.219N, 0448.512W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 60.45 IN GEN DEPTH 69.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 67MTRS, WIDTH 12.7MTRS, HT 9MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEGS. STRNG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, COLLAPSED MIDSHIPS. (MMT, HI 1455). BOWS NW. MACHINERY AFT. FWD HOLD COLLAPSED WITH DAMAGE TO STBD SIDE. AMEND WY 60MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Sep 19, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY F SCHICHAU, ELBING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D/S A/S PROGRESS. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 75NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PORT TALBOT FOR POOLE. MINED. (WW2SL & SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, BOWS NW, FWD HOLD COLLAPSED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 4.219 N,4 48.512 W
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FAQ

Where is the ELISABETH (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The ELISABETH (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 4.219 N,4 48.512 W.

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

The ELISABETH (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 60 meters and is located at coordinates 50 4.219 N,4 48.512 W.

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

The seabed around the ELISABETH (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 69 meters deep.

When did the ELISABETH (POSSIBLY) sink?

The ELISABETH (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 7, 1941.

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

The wreck of the ELISABETH (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1966.

What country did the ELISABETH (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The ELISABETH (POSSIBLY) belonged to DK.

What cargo was the ELISABETH (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The ELISABETH (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ELISABETH (POSSIBLY)?

The ELISABETH (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 945 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELISABETH (POSSIBLY)?

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

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