Elxis Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Elxis Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		37 6 N,16 34 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 37.100000
  • Longitude: 16.566667
Water Depth 3100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ELXIS
Type motor vessel
Flag GR
Length 85 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 1924
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo fertiliser: natural and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 7, 1971
Original Detection Year 1971
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 22.2.72 VESSEL SANK IN 370600N, 163400E APPROX. (LLOYDS VOL.206). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 20, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1952 BY C. V.D. GIESSEN, KRIMPEN. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY ELXIS I MARITIME CORP., S.A. ON PASSAGE FROM POINTE NOIRE TO LIMASSOL. HER ENGINE-ROOM FLOODED & SHE SANK THE NEXT DAY. ABANDONED BY CREW, EAST OF SICILY. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the ELXIS wreck located?

The ELXIS wreck is located at coordinates 37 6 N,16 34 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ELXIS?

The seabed around the ELXIS lies at approximately 3100 meters deep.

When did the ELXIS sink?

The ELXIS sank on Oct 7, 1971.

When was the wreck of the ELXIS discovered?

The wreck of the ELXIS was discovered in 1971.

What country did the ELXIS belong to?

The ELXIS belonged to GR.

What cargo was the ELXIS carrying?

The ELXIS was carrying fertiliser: natural and products.

What was the tonnage of the ELXIS?

The ELXIS had a tonnage of 1924 tons.

What type of wreck is the ELXIS?

The ELXIS is classified as a motor vessel.

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