Elma Tres Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Elma tres Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		32 17 N,60 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 32.283333
  • Longitude: -60.500000
Water Depth 4500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELMA TRES
Type container ship
Length 141.1 m
Width 21 m
Draught 11
Tonnage 7470
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 26, 1981
Original Detection Year 1981
Last Detection Year 1981
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details 26.11.81 SANK IN 321700N, 603000W APPROX. (MSD). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. H1279/81 30.11.81 REPORTED IN 322000N, 603000W. (LL, 28.11.81). NCA.
Last Amended Date Feb 16, 2006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1978 BY SCICHAU-UNTERWESER AG, BREMERHAVEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ERICH DRESCHER. PASSAGE BUENOS AIRES FOR SAVANNAH. CAPSIZED AND SANK AFTER POWER LOSS AND SHIFTING OF CONTAINERS. ONE MAN RECOVERED, 23 LOST. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ELMA TRES wreck located?

The ELMA TRES wreck is located at coordinates 32 17 N,60 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELMA TRES?

The seabed around the ELMA TRES lies at approximately 4500 meters deep.

When did the ELMA TRES sink?

The ELMA TRES sank on Nov 26, 1981.

When was the wreck of the ELMA TRES discovered?

The wreck of the ELMA TRES was discovered in 1981.

What cargo was the ELMA TRES carrying?

The ELMA TRES was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the ELMA TRES?

The ELMA TRES had a tonnage of 7470 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELMA TRES?

The ELMA TRES is classified as a container ship.

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