Elpis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status lifted
Elpis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 32.533 N,35 45.5 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.542217
  • Longitude: 35.758333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELPIS
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 93.2 m
Width 13.1 m
Draught 5.6
Tonnage 2474
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 21, 1967
Original Detection Year 1967
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H6144/68 7.7.68 ST IN 353232N, 354530E. (HAMBURG NM 1233/68 & LLOYDS LIST). - NM 1183/68. H6144/68 3.1.69 DELETED. (LLOYDS LIST). BR STD. H3845/68 22.8.77 DELETED. (HAMBURG NM 2686/77). AMENDED TO LIFT. BR STD. 2017000231471 28.08.17 NOT SHOWN ON FR BLOCK 35_116_17. NCA
Last Amended Date Oct 27, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1948 BY SOC. ODERO TERNI ORLANDO, LA SPEZIA. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY NAFTILIAKI ETAIRIA MACHI, S. A. PASSAGE TRIPOLI, LIBYA FOR LATTAKIA. GROUNDED DURING ROUGH WEATHER. REFLOATED A YEAR LATER & SOLD FOR SCRAP AFTER BEING DECLARED A CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (MSD)

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FAQ

Where is the ELPIS wreck located?

The ELPIS wreck is located at coordinates 35 32.533 N,35 45.5 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELPIS?

The seabed around the ELPIS lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the ELPIS sink?

The ELPIS sank on Dec 21, 1967.

When was the wreck of the ELPIS discovered?

The wreck of the ELPIS was discovered in 1967.

What country did the ELPIS belong to?

The ELPIS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ELPIS carrying?

The ELPIS was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the ELPIS?

The ELPIS had a tonnage of 2474 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELPIS?

The ELPIS is classified as a motor vessel.

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