Elna E Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Elna e Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 52.152 N,5 3.582 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.869200
  • Longitude: -5.059700
Wreck Depth 55 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELNA E
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 70.1 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 74
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 3.9
Orientation 125
Tonnage 1174
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo flammable liquids and gases
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 16, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 2000
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H894/41 16.3.41 ELNA E REPORTED SUNK 18M SW OF LUNDY ISLAND & 7-8M OFFSHORE. (FALMOUTH, 16.3.41). GIVES POSN 505200N, 044600W APPROX. NCA YET. H2979/74 27.5.77 FF REPORTED IN 505215N, 050336W USING DECCA. TRAWL LOST. (E GILES, 6.3.77). HH220/470/02 5.1.98 ELNA E LOCATED BY DIVERS IN 505209.5N, 050335.7E [WGD]. IDENTIFIED BY BELL ENGRAVED ELNA E, 1925, BERGEN. CARGO OF COMPACTED COAL BLOCKS. DIVED OCT 1997. STANDS 5MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 65MTRS. (G POUND, TELECON, 31.12.97). INS AS USC 60MTRS IN 505207.5N, 050330.7W [OGB]. - NM 419/98. HH090/799/01 2.12.99 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (NP 1008, HI 799). NCA, RETAIN AS CHARTED. 9.12.99 WK IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT. SUPERSTRUCTURE AND ABOUT HALF OF THE HULL HAS COLLAPSED. (G POUND, TELECON). NCA. HH090/799/01 10.5.00 EXAM'D IN 5052.163N, 0503.602W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 54.9 N GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.8MTRS. (NP 1008, LTR DTD 11.2.00). AREA OF WELL BROKEN UP WRECKAGE WITH MUCH FISH IN THE VICINITY. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. AMEND TO WK 54MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH090/799/01 19.5.00 EXAM'D 8.5.00 IN 5052.152N, 0503.582W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55.5 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 74MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.9MTRS. LIES 125/305 DEGS WITH BOWS 305 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT AND PARTIALLY BURIED. INTACT BUT THE SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS BROKEN UP WITH DEBRIS LYING IN CLOSE VICINITY TO THE HULL. (NP 1008, H525 REC'D 19.5.00). BR STD.
Last Amended Date May 19, 2000

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY MINE NEAR CRACKINGTON HAVEN WHILST EN-ROUTE CARDIFF TO PLYMOUTH. VESSEL, BUILT 1925, OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY D/S A/S FORTO. 1 LIFE LOST. (WW2SL, DODS, LL WW2).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, INTACT, WELL COLLAPSED, BOWS NW

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FAQ

Where is the ELNA E wreck located?

The ELNA E wreck is located at coordinates 50 52.152 N,5 3.582 W.

How deep is the ELNA E and where exactly is it located?

The ELNA E lies at a depth of about 55 meters and is located at coordinates 50 52.152 N,5 3.582 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ELNA E?

The seabed around the ELNA E lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the ELNA E sink?

The ELNA E sank on Mar 16, 1941.

When was the wreck of the ELNA E discovered?

The wreck of the ELNA E was discovered in 1941.

What country did the ELNA E belong to?

The ELNA E belonged to NO.

What cargo was the ELNA E carrying?

The ELNA E was carrying flammable liquids and gases.

What was the tonnage of the ELNA E?

The ELNA E had a tonnage of 1174 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELNA E?

The ELNA E is classified as a steam ship.

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