Elsie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Elsie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 41.417 N,0 18.511 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.690283
  • Longitude: 0.308517
Water Depth 16 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELSIE
Type trawler
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 28, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 1978
Original Source other
Surveying Details 3.8.72 3.8.72 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS APPROX 10M NE OF SPURN PT. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST). POSN 534124N, 001837E FOR FILING ONLY. H3805/72 28.2.78 H3805/72 28.2.78 NOT FOUND DURING DCS3 SEARCH. (SOISS, HI 54/77). AMEND DEAD. NCA. 6.9.13 6.9.13 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1401). NCA.
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2010

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY U-BOAT. (GRIMSBY LOSS LIST).

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FAQ

Where is the ELSIE wreck located?

The ELSIE wreck is located at coordinates 53 41.417 N,0 18.511 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELSIE?

The seabed around the ELSIE lies at approximately 16 meters deep.

When did the ELSIE sink?

The ELSIE sank on Jun 28, 1917.

When was the wreck of the ELSIE discovered?

The wreck of the ELSIE was discovered in 1917.

What country did the ELSIE belong to?

The ELSIE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the ELSIE?

The ELSIE is classified as a trawler.