HMT Elk (1902)
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HMS Elk was a 181 ton former fishing trawler built in 1902. She sunk without loss of life having hit a mine
off Plymouth
in November 1940.
The Elk was re-discovered by divers in 1981 upright on a sandy bed at 50°17.800′N 4°10.600′W in 30 metres of water with a drop-off in excess of 40 m.
Naval mine
A naval mine is a self-contained explosive device placed in water to destroy surface ships or submarines. Unlike depth charges, mines are deposited and left to wait until they are triggered by the approach of, or contact with, an enemy vessel...
off Plymouth
Plymouth
Plymouth is a city and unitary authority area on the coast of Devon, England, about south-west of London. It is built between the mouths of the rivers Plym to the east and Tamar to the west, where they join Plymouth Sound...
in November 1940.
The Elk was re-discovered by divers in 1981 upright on a sandy bed at 50°17.800′N 4°10.600′W in 30 metres of water with a drop-off in excess of 40 m.
See also
- Recreational divingRecreational divingRecreational diving or sport diving is a type of diving that uses SCUBA equipment for the purpose of leisure and enjoyment. In some diving circles, the term "recreational diving" is used in contradistinction to "technical diving", a more demanding aspect of the sport which requires greater levels...
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