Elli Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Elli Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 17 N,8 46 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.283333
  • Longitude: -8.766667
Water Depth 2100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELLI
Type motor vessel
Flag PA
Length 84.1 m
Width 11.9 m
Draught 6.7
Tonnage 2389
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 12, 1979
Original Detection Year 1979
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H1271/78 1.5.79 H1271/78 1.5.79 LAST DISTRESS CALL IN 441700N, 084600W APPROX (LL 16.4.79). NCA. H3329/77 1.5.79 H3329/77 1.5.79 POSN CONFIRMED 441700N, 084600W APPROX. (TELEX 0250Z). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1970 BY E J SMIT'S & ZOON'S SCHPSW NV, WESTERBROEK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY MARITIME INGNAR SA. PASSAGE ANTWERP FOR MERSIN. SANK AFTER SPRINGING A LEAK IN HEAVY SEAS. ONE MAN LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ELLI wreck located?

The ELLI wreck is located at coordinates 44 17 N,8 46 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELLI?

The seabed around the ELLI lies at approximately 2100 meters deep.

When did the ELLI sink?

The ELLI sank on Apr 12, 1979.

When was the wreck of the ELLI discovered?

The wreck of the ELLI was discovered in 1979.

What country did the ELLI belong to?

The ELLI belonged to PA.

What cargo was the ELLI carrying?

The ELLI was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the ELLI?

The ELLI had a tonnage of 2389 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELLI?

The ELLI is classified as a motor vessel.

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