Hms Yesso (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Hms yesso (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 8.886 N,2 3.331 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.148100
  • Longitude: -2.055517
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS YESSO (PROBABLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 36.3 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 3.5
Sonar Length 16.7
Sonar Width 6.4
Shadow Height 0.3
Orientation 155
Tonnage 229
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 9, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 10, 2012

Surveying Details

H908/17 13.2.17 WK LIES 056 DEGS, 5C FROM S BREAKWATER LT. (SNO ABERDEEN) INS AS WK [OLD SYMBOL]. - FNM 50/17. H2870/17 14.5.17 WK OF YESSO REMOVED. (ROSYTH). DELETE. - FNM 136/17. H4177/34 14.7.34 WK OF YESSO WHICH WAS 045DEGS, 3.5C FROM S BREAKWATER, WAS COMPLETELY DESTROYED BY THE HARBOUR AUTHORITY USING EXPLOSIVES ON 25.4.17. DEPTH FOLLOWING DISPERSAL WAS 45.25FT [LWS]. SHIP'S GUN AND BELL WERE SALVED. (HARBOUR MASTER, ABERBEEN HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS, LTR DTD 12.7.34). NCA. H4816/75 28.2.77 NOT INVESTIGATED BY HMS ENTERPRISE DURING HI 45/76. (SOISS, ROS DTD 30.11.76). NCA.. 7.7.00 DATA RE-ASSESSED. RECORD AMENDED TO DEAD. NE 1446. 21.3.12 LOCATED IN 5708.886N, 0203.331W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.5MTRS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1360, POST BDC REPROCESSING). GEN DEPTH APPROX 8.5MTRS. LIES APPROX 045/225 DEGS. AN INDENTATION IN THE SEABED CONTAINING ?MINOR DEBRIS. AMEND FOUL. BR STD. 17.4.12 NOT LOCATED 9.2011 USING M/B. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 1360). NCA. 25.10.13 EXAM'D 2013 IN 5708.886N, 0203.330W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.19MTRS. LENGTH 16.68MTRS, WIDTH 6.36MTRS, HT 0.31MTR. LIES 155/355 DEGS. (FLEET HM UNIT, SNT 06_13, ABERDEEN INFILL, FOR HI 1360). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1911 BY COCHRANE & SONS, SELBY. PREVOUSLY OWNED BY H L TAYLOR LTD, GRIMSBY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 69 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY AMOS & SMITH LTD, HULL. REQUISTIONED BY THE ADMIRALTY FROM 9.1914 AS A MINESWEEPER. LATER CONVERED TO A PATROL SWEEPER (ADMIRALTY NUMBER 166). SUNK AFTER DETONATING GERMAN MINE. (SIBI).

General Comments

INDENTATION IN SEABED CONTAINING DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 57 8.886 N,2 3.331 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS YESSO (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HMS YESSO (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 57 8.886 N,2 3.331 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS YESSO (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HMS YESSO (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the HMS YESSO (PROBABLY) sink?

The HMS YESSO (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 9, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS YESSO (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS YESSO (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS YESSO (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HMS YESSO (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS YESSO (PROBABLY)?

The HMS YESSO (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 229 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS YESSO (PROBABLY)?

The HMS YESSO (PROBABLY) is classified as a trawler.

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