Elmcrest Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Elmcrest Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 17.083 N,2 19.275 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.284717
  • Longitude: -2.321250
Wreck Depth 49 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELMCREST
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 115.2 m
Width 16.2 m
Draught 7.3
Sonar Length 110
Sonar Width 60
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 160
Tonnage 4343
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 4, 1940
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H1001/40 H1001/40 SANK 13 MILES S FROM PORTLAND LTHO. (TRADE DIVISION LIST, AUG 1943). H3259/44 20.11.44 H3259/44; H3135/44 20.11.44 WK IN 501718N, 021930W. (PLYMOUTH LIST; PORTSMOUTH LIST, 15.11.44). H3135/44 27.11.44 H3135/44 27.11.44 WK IN 501700N, 022000W. (PORTSMOUTH LIST, 21.11.44). H113/45 10.4.45 H113/45 10.4.45 SONAR CONTACT IN 501730N, 021930W, APPROX. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 25.3.45). GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 501730N 021930W. POSN GOOD. (AUBD 304/132). SONAR CONTACT IN 501718N, 021930W, APPROX. (AUBD 304/133). H3971/52 30.6.52 H3971/52 30.6.52 INS NDW IN 501718N, 021930W. F6840. H2291/64 18.5.65 H2291/64 18.5.65 EXAM'D IN 501706N, 021919W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 155 IN GEN DEPTH 179FT. NO SCOUR. WEAK SONAR REURNS FROM ALL DIRECTIONS. ALL REPD NSC CONTACTS IN THIS VICINITY CONSIDERED TO BE THIS WK. (HMS SCOTT, 9.5.64). AMEND TO WK 26FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 7.7.73 7.7.73 AMEND TO WK 48MTRS NC 2519. HH090/533/01 28.5.93 HH090/533/01 28.5.93 EXAM'D 5.3.93 IN 501705N, 021916.5W [WGD] USING HYPERFIX [3 LOPS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 49.4 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.2MTRS, LENGTH 110MTRS, WIDTH 60MTRS. LIES, WELL BROKEN UP AND ORIENTATED 160/340 DEG. MAGNETOMETER INDICATED FERROUS CONTENT OF 5800 TONS. (HMS BULLDOG, HI 533). AMEND TO WK 49MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H090/961/01 18.12.03 H090/961/01 18.12.03 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (GARDLINE, HI 961). NCA. 21.9.09 21.9.09 CONFIRMED AS ELMCREST. BELL RECOVERED 12.9.09. (A DUNSTER, LTR DTD 16.9.09). NCA.
Last Amended Date Nov 16, 1999

Circumstances of loss

EX-AUGUSZTA FOHERCZENGO. BUILT IN 1911 BY W DOBDON & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE CREST SHIPPING CO. THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 342 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE HULL TO WABANA. TORPEDOED WHILST IN CONVOY BY AN E-BOAT. 16 MEN LOST. (SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the ELMCREST wreck located?

The ELMCREST wreck is located at coordinates 50 17.083 N,2 19.275 W.

How deep is the ELMCREST and where exactly is it located?

The ELMCREST lies at a depth of about 49 meters and is located at coordinates 50 17.083 N,2 19.275 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELMCREST?

The seabed around the ELMCREST lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the ELMCREST sink?

The ELMCREST sank on Jul 4, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ELMCREST discovered?

The wreck of the ELMCREST was discovered in 1944.

What country did the ELMCREST belong to?

The ELMCREST belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ELMCREST carrying?

The ELMCREST was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ELMCREST?

The ELMCREST had a tonnage of 4343 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELMCREST?

The ELMCREST is classified as a steam ship.

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