Hms Yorkshire Belle Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms yorkshire belle Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 32.751 N,0 1.981 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.545850
  • Longitude: 0.033017
Wreck Depth 3.3 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS YORKSHIRE BELLE
Type yacht
Flag GB
Tonnage 56
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 11, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1950
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date May 4, 1982

Surveying Details

H01399/41 28.7.41 H01399/41 28.7.41 YORKSHIRE BELLE SUNK 010DEGS, 3.5C FROM HAILE SAND FORT. (FO HUMBER, 11.4.41). - NM 1738/41. H01399/41 30.3.47 H01399/41 30.3.47 DISPERSED CLEAR TO 5FT. (HMS FETLAR, 29.3.47). H4984/47 13.10.47 H4984/47 13.10.47 TWO WKS LOCATED IN VICINITY OF SINKING POSN. WK IN 533240N, 000230E, OR 233DEG 30MIN, 3.48M FROM SPURN PT LTHO. CONSIDERED TO BE YORKSHIRE BELLE AS THIS HAS NO FUNNEL. CLEAR 6FT, FOUL 7FT. SEABED 14FT, SCOUR 21FT. OTHER WK IS OTHELLO IN 533240N, 000231E. (HMS SCOTT 1947). - NM 2660/47. H01399/41 17.6.50 H01399/41 17.6.50 DISPERSED TO WITHIN 1FT OF SEABED. (CINC NORE 15.6.50). H01399/41 13.10.50 H01399/41 13.10.50 EXAM'D 20.9.50 IN 533244N, 000205E USING HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 13FT, FOUL 14FT, SEABED 16FT, SCOUR EXISTS IN 533241N, 000206E. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER 14.10.50). - NM 1963/50.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1938. HIRED AS HARBOUR DEFENCE PATROL CRAFT 11.1939. BOOM TENDER 1941. MINED.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS YORKSHIRE BELLE wreck located?

The HMS YORKSHIRE BELLE wreck is located at coordinates 53 32.751 N,0 1.981 E.

How deep is the HMS YORKSHIRE BELLE and where exactly is it located?

The HMS YORKSHIRE BELLE lies at a depth of about 3.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 32.751 N,0 1.981 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS YORKSHIRE BELLE?

The seabed around the HMS YORKSHIRE BELLE lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the HMS YORKSHIRE BELLE sink?

The HMS YORKSHIRE BELLE sank on Apr 11, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS YORKSHIRE BELLE discovered?

The wreck of the HMS YORKSHIRE BELLE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS YORKSHIRE BELLE belong to?

The HMS YORKSHIRE BELLE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS YORKSHIRE BELLE?

The HMS YORKSHIRE BELLE had a tonnage of 56 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS YORKSHIRE BELLE?

The HMS YORKSHIRE BELLE is classified as a yacht.

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