Chateau Yqem Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Chateau yqem Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 29.09 N,2 59.051 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.484833
  • Longitude: -2.984183
Wreck Depth 34 m
Water Depth 44 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHATEAU YQEM
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 85.3 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 6.4
Sonar Length 85.9
Sonar Width 13.2
Shadow Height 10.4
Orientation 20
Tonnage 1913
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 30, 1917
Bottom Texture 4/1
Scour Dimensions 225.0,,001.1,070
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 8, 2015

Surveying Details

H3571/24 22.5.24 INS NDWPD IN 502900N, 025900W. (CAPT A/P). H3971/52 3.7.52 AMEND TO WK 16FMS IN 502903N, 025859W. (HMS SCOTT). H3971/52 22.1.60 EXAM'D 25.6.52 IN 502903N, 025859W USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR AT 16FMS, FOUL AT 17FMS. GENERAL DEPTH 24FMS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 111FT. SEA BED SAND OVER CHALK. LENGTH 250 TO 300FT. (SCES, HMS SCOTT DTD 25.6.52). H3950/70 21.5.71 AMEND TO SW 29MTRS. NC 3315. H5982/82 18.1.83 SHOWN IN 502903N, 025901W ON KINGFISHER CHARTS K(SW)1 & 2, 1982. NCA. H2923/83 21.12.84 EXAM'D 26.7.84 IN 502905N, 025853W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 27.9, FOUL AT 28.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33.6 IN GEN DEPTH 44MTRS. SCOUR 1-2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 12MTRS, LENGTH 100MTRS. LYING 020/200DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 202). AMEND TO SW 27.9MTRS. - NM 232/85. H1310/86/22 17.9.86 IDENTIFIED BY RECOVERED BELL AS 'CHATEAU YQEM'. (K MCDONALD, DTD 2.9.86). 29.10.99 AMEND TO SW 27.5MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2015/000019320 8.7.15 EXAM'D 12.3.15 LEAST M/B DEPTH 34.02MTRS IN 5029.090N, 0259.051W [WGD], GEN DEPTHS 44MTRS. LENGTH 85.9MTRS, WIDTH 13.2MTRS, HEIGHT 10.4MTRS. ORIENTATION 020/200 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 225MTRS, DEPTH 1.1MTRS, ORIENTATION 070 DEGS. UPRIGHT. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1453). AMEND TO NDW 34MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY A & C DE LA LOIRE, NANTES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WORMS AND CIE. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 224 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE DUNKIRK FOR BARRY. TORPEDOED BY UB-40. (SIBI).

General Comments

UPRIGHT

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FAQ

Where is the CHATEAU YQEM wreck located?

The CHATEAU YQEM wreck is located at coordinates 50 29.09 N,2 59.051 W.

How deep is the CHATEAU YQEM and where exactly is it located?

The CHATEAU YQEM lies at a depth of about 34 meters and is located at coordinates 50 29.09 N,2 59.051 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHATEAU YQEM?

The seabed around the CHATEAU YQEM lies at approximately 44 meters deep.

When did the CHATEAU YQEM sink?

The CHATEAU YQEM sank on Jun 30, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CHATEAU YQEM discovered?

The wreck of the CHATEAU YQEM was discovered in 1924.

What country did the CHATEAU YQEM belong to?

The CHATEAU YQEM belonged to FR.

What cargo was the CHATEAU YQEM carrying?

The CHATEAU YQEM was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the CHATEAU YQEM?

The CHATEAU YQEM had a tonnage of 1913 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHATEAU YQEM?

The CHATEAU YQEM is classified as a steam ship.

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