Elphis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Elphis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 35.077 N,5 57.043 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.584617
  • Longitude: 5.950717
Wreck Depth 19 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELPHIS
Type carrier
Flag GR
Length 64.3 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 4
Tonnage 878
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 22, 1968
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H6066/56 29.1.68 WK 2MTRS [1FM], IN 533510N, 055647E, MARKED BY G PILLAR BUOY, RAFL CLOSE E. (NETH HYDRO TLX DTD 23.1.68). - NM 301/68 H6066/56 27.2.68 BUOY AMENDED TO G CONL LT BUOY, INT QKFLG, TOPMARK CONES BASES TOGETHER, RAFL. (HAGUE NM 383/68). - NM 491/68. H3150/69 9.2.70 AMENDED TO WK 6.0MTRS [3FMS 1FT] IN 533506N, 055700E. (NETH 1969, POST NEW-BROOM SURVEY). BR STD. H3150/69 4.3.70 POSN GIVEN AS 533508N, 055702E. (NETH HYDRO LTR DTD 23.2.70 & HAGUE NM1093/70). - NM 838/70. H2671/63 18.10.77 NOW WK SW 9.4MTRS [5FMS 1FT]. BUOY DELETED. (NETH NM 2977/77). - NM 2449/77. H3968/76 16.5.83 SHOWN AS WK SW 10.1MTRS [5FMS 3FT], IN 533508N, 055703E [EUD] ON NETH 1458. [1983 EDN]. BR STD. 22.8.89 WK SW 10.1MTRS IN 533508N, 055702E. [NAMED AS ELPHIS]. (NETH WK RECORDS, JAN'88 EDN, NO.M9 479). NCA. 13.10.05 SHOWN IN 5335.070N, 0557.030E [WGD] ON NETH 1633 [INT 1417] [OCT 05 EDN, CO-PRODUCTION]. NE 1633. 11.4.11 SHOWN AS SW 9.8MTRS ON BA 1633 [EDN 2 DTD 23.12.10].
Last Amended Date Aug 27, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1941 BY HARLAND & WOLFF LTD, GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY G TZORTZIS & K SYKIAS. PASSAGE LONDON FOR MALTA VIA HAMBURG. SANK OFF AMELAND FOLLOWING LEAK IN THE ENGINE ROOM. ALL CREW RECOVERED. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ELPHIS wreck located?

The ELPHIS wreck is located at coordinates 53 35.077 N,5 57.043 E.

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

The ELPHIS lies at a depth of about 19 meters and is located at coordinates 53 35.077 N,5 57.043 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELPHIS?

The seabed around the ELPHIS lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the ELPHIS sink?

The ELPHIS sank on Jan 22, 1968.

When was the wreck of the ELPHIS discovered?

The wreck of the ELPHIS was discovered in 1968.

What country did the ELPHIS belong to?

The ELPHIS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ELPHIS carrying?

The ELPHIS was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the ELPHIS?

The ELPHIS had a tonnage of 878 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELPHIS?

The ELPHIS is classified as a carrier.

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