Elmbank Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Elmbank Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 20 N,22 30 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.333333
  • Longitude: -22.500000
Water Depth 2200 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELMBANK
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 5156
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 21, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1987
Original Source other
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 552100N, 221000W. H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 551800N, 222100W. 7.8.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 552000N, 223000W. (WW2SL & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES). PLOTS IN OVER 2000MTRS.
Last Amended Date Oct 8, 2004

Circumstances of loss

DAMAGED BY TORPEDO FROM U-99 & LATER SUNK BY GUNFIRE FROM U-47 & U-99. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the ELMBANK wreck located?

The ELMBANK wreck is located at coordinates 55 20 N,22 30 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELMBANK?

The seabed around the ELMBANK lies at approximately 2200 meters deep.

When did the ELMBANK sink?

The ELMBANK sank on Sep 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ELMBANK discovered?

The wreck of the ELMBANK was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ELMBANK belong to?

The ELMBANK belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the ELMBANK?

The ELMBANK had a tonnage of 5156 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELMBANK?

The ELMBANK is classified as a motor vessel.

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