Elitor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Elitor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 35.93 N,31 9.98 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.598833
  • Longitude: 31.166333
Water Depth 2300 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELITOR
Type carrier
Flag PA
Length 107.1 m
Width 16.4 m
Draught 6.8
Tonnage 3957
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 6, 1987
Original Detection Year 1987
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H3630/82 26.8.87 SANK IN POSN 353600N, 311000E. (LL 29.7.87). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2014

Circumstances of loss

EX-GIORGOS N '87, EX-GULF SAILOR '83, EX-SENGATA '82, EX-SHINJITSU MARU NO 6 '73, EX-ASHAI MARU N0 33 '70. BUILT IN 1968 BY TSUNEISHI ZOSENN KK, NUMAKUMA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FAIRPLAY MARITIME CORPORATION. PASSAGE MERSIN, TURKEY FOR COLOMBO. REPORTED MECHANICAL TROUBLE AND INGRESS OF WATER. LATER SANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ELITOR wreck located?

The ELITOR wreck is located at coordinates 35 35.93 N,31 9.98 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELITOR?

The seabed around the ELITOR lies at approximately 2300 meters deep.

When did the ELITOR sink?

The ELITOR sank on Jul 6, 1987.

When was the wreck of the ELITOR discovered?

The wreck of the ELITOR was discovered in 1987.

What country did the ELITOR belong to?

The ELITOR belonged to PA.

What was the tonnage of the ELITOR?

The ELITOR had a tonnage of 3957 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELITOR?

The ELITOR is classified as a carrier.

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