Hms York Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms york Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 29.817 N,24 4.4 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 35.496950
  • Longitude: 24.073333
Water Depth 11 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Low Water
Name HMS YORK
Type cruiser (merchant)
Flag GB
Length 175.2 m
Width 17.3 m
Draught 5.1
Tonnage 8250
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 29, 1941
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source other
Surveying Details H014574/41 9.2.42 STF IN 352949N, 240424E. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 3691 & 1658. H03044/45 30.7.45 AMEND POSN SLIGHTLY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 2216/45. H03044/45 25.1.52 AMEND TO ST [FOR BREAKING UP PURPOSES]. (GREEK NM 204/51). - NM 173/52. 10.9.54 NOT SHOWN ON NC 1658 & F6454. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 18.2.04 DATA RE-ASSESSED, NOT SHOWN ON GREEK CHART OF 1983. AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Feb 18, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1928 BY PALMER & CO. BADLY DAMAGED BY DIVE-BOMBING ATTACKS. COMPLEMENT OF OVER 600, TWO KILLED & FIVE WOUNDED. SENT TO SUDA BAY TO MAKE TEMP REPAIRS. BRITISH FORCES COMPELLED TO WITHDRAW BEFORE REPAIRS FINISHED. 'YORK' WAS DESTROYED TO PREVENT FALLING INTO ENEMY HANDS. (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS YORK wreck located?

The HMS YORK wreck is located at coordinates 35 29.817 N,24 4.4 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS YORK?

The seabed around the HMS YORK lies at approximately 11 meters deep.

When did the HMS YORK sink?

The HMS YORK sank on May 29, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS YORK discovered?

The wreck of the HMS YORK was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS YORK belong to?

The HMS YORK belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS YORK?

The HMS YORK had a tonnage of 8250 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS YORK?

The HMS YORK is classified as a cruiser (merchant).

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