Hms Yucca Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms yucca Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 26.277 N,1 47.557 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.437950
  • Longitude: 1.792617
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS YUCCA
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 37.1 m
Width 6.8 m
Draught 3.8
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 24, 1918
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 21, 2017

Surveying Details

H3918/18 7.6.18 BLOWN TO BITS. INS WK (OLD SYMBOL) IN 522615N, 014740E ON CHARTS. 1923 AMENDED TO NDW. BR STD. H8304/29 AMENDED TO FOUL. BA 1543. H03774/45 DELETED. BR STD. H2098/74 29.1.76 NOT FOUND IN TRANSIT SONAR SEARCH. (HMS ECHO, HI 15/75). AMENDED TO DEAD. H4658/77 29.11.77 NOT FOUND USING DCS3. (HMS ENTERPRISE, ROS DTD 25.10.77). NCA. SEP 2016/000091758 21.7.17 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2016-2017. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY COCHRANE & SONS, SELBY. ORIGINALLY OWNED BY THE SOUTHERN STEAM TRAWLING CO, MILFORD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 51 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY C D HOLMES & CO LTD, HULL. 1 X 6PDR GUN. HIRED BY ADMIRALTY AS MINESWEEPER IN 1914. MINED. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HMS YUCCA wreck located?

The HMS YUCCA wreck is located at coordinates 52 26.277 N,1 47.557 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS YUCCA?

The seabed around the HMS YUCCA lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the HMS YUCCA sink?

The HMS YUCCA sank on May 24, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HMS YUCCA discovered?

The wreck of the HMS YUCCA was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HMS YUCCA belong to?

The HMS YUCCA belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the HMS YUCCA?

The HMS YUCCA is classified as a trawler.

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