St Yvel Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
St yvel Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 55.7 N,10 17.1 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.928333
  • Longitude: -10.285000
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST YVEL
Type trawler
Flag FR
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 17, 1955
Original Detection Year 1955
Last Detection Year 1956
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 9, 2007

Surveying Details

20.11.75 SANK NEAR VALENTIA HARBOUR WHILE UNDER TOW. (LLOYDS) H6740/55 5.1.56 WK PA IN 515538N, 101751W, OR 048DEGS, 280FT FROM OUTER END OF VALENTIA PIER. WK NOW REMOVED. (IRISH LTS). AMENDED TO LIFT. NCA.

Circumstances of loss

18.11.55 MAYDAY SENT AFTER ENGINE BROKE DOWN NEAR SKELLINGS. VALENTIA LIFEBOAT TOOK HER IN TOW, BUT SHE SANK BETWEEN VALENTIA PEIR AND REENARD POINT. (LL, 18.11.55).

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FAQ

Where is the ST YVEL wreck located?

The ST YVEL wreck is located at coordinates 51 55.7 N,10 17.1 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST YVEL?

The seabed around the ST YVEL lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the ST YVEL sink?

The ST YVEL sank on Nov 17, 1955.

When was the wreck of the ST YVEL discovered?

The wreck of the ST YVEL was discovered in 1955.

What country did the ST YVEL belong to?

The ST YVEL belonged to FR.

What type of wreck is the ST YVEL?

The ST YVEL is classified as a trawler.

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