Elstorf Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Elstorf Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 24.497 N,7 44.881 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.408283
  • Longitude: 7.748017
Wreck Depth 18.1 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELSTORF
Type trawler
Flag DE
Sonar Length 45
Sonar Width 10
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 14, 1919
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2001
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details HH331/420/02 29.10.01 WK USC 15MTRS IN 5524.50N, 0744.83E [WGD]. LENGTH ABOUT 45MTRS, WIDTH ABOUT 10MTRS. (DANISH NM 42/979/01). - NM 4780/01. HH100/351/22 28.9.05 DIVED, AND IDENTIFED AS GERMAN STEAM TRAWLER ELSTORF, SUNK 14.6.1919, BY SERIAL NUMBER ON CLOCK FACE RAISED. (AEGIR SUB-AQUA CLUB, ESBERG TELECON 21.9.05). 15.8.12 SHOWN AS WK 18.6MTRS ON BA 1422 [EDN 2 DTD 9.6.11]. 2.9.13 SHOWN AS WK 18.6MTRS ON DANISH 94 [EDN 11 DTD 7.2013].
Last Amended Date Feb 2, 2021
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FAQ

Where is the ELSTORF wreck located?

The ELSTORF wreck is located at coordinates 55 24.497 N,7 44.881 E.

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

The ELSTORF lies at a depth of about 18.1 meters and is located at coordinates 55 24.497 N,7 44.881 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELSTORF?

The seabed around the ELSTORF lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the ELSTORF sink?

The ELSTORF sank on Jun 14, 1919.

When was the wreck of the ELSTORF discovered?

The wreck of the ELSTORF was discovered in 2001.

What country did the ELSTORF belong to?

The ELSTORF belonged to DE.

What type of wreck is the ELSTORF?

The ELSTORF is classified as a trawler.