Y48 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Y48 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 14.53 N,1 17.295 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.242167
  • Longitude: -1.288250
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 52 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name Y48
Type tanker
Flag US
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 100
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 11, 1945
Scour Dimensions ,,000.8,
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Feb 7, 2000

Surveying Details

12.1.45 SUNK IN 501400N, 011700W, APPROX. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH, SIG DTD 12.1.45). HH090/588/01 2.11.93 HH090/588/01 2.11.93 EXAM'D 15.5.93 IN 501431.8N, 011717.7W [WGD] USING PORTLAND HYPERFIX. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.6 IN GEN DEPTH 52MTRS. SCOUR 0.8MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 6MTRS, LENGTH 40MTRS, BREADTH 6MTRS. LARGE INTACT WK LYING 100/280DEGS. GOOD SONAR RESPONSE AND MAGNETOMETER DEFLECTION. (NP 1008, HI 588). CHART AS WK 46MTRS. BR STD. HH226/410/06 2.8.01 HH226/410/06 2.8.01 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. UPRIGHT & INTACT. STANDS 8MTRS HIGH IN 58MTRS AT HW NEAPS. SOME POSTS AND FRAMES STAND A FURTHER 2MTRS HIGH. CROCKERY RECOVERED OF AMERICAN MANUFACTURE. A SUBSTANTIAL WK. (D C WENDES, LTR DTD 13.7.01). NCA. HH100/351/22 19.4.06 HH100/351/22 19.4.06 DIVED 30.4.01 IN LISTED POSN. HT BY DEPTH GAUGE 5MTRS. BOLT UPRIGHT, INTACT. WHEN DIVED IN EXCELLENT VISIBILITY IDENTITY CONFIRMED FROM PHOTO PROVIDED BY AMERICAN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION, USA. SEABED GRAVEL. (DELTA DIVERS).

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1944 BY LANCASTER IRON WORKS, PERRYVILLE, MARYLAND, USA. THUOUGHT TO BE OWNED BY THE US TRANSPORT CORPS AT TIME OF LOSS. TWO OIL ENGINES FOR 700BHP. SUNK BY GUNFIRE AS IN SINKING CONDITION AND DANGER TO NAVIGATION. NOT A RESULT OF ENEMY ACTION. (C-IN-C PORTSMOUTH & SOUTH COAST SHIPWRECKS).

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 14.53 N,1 17.295 W
Y48 on Wreck Map Y48 Wreck on Google Map

More Tanker Wrecks:

Nearby Wrecks:

FAQ

Where is the Y48 wreck located?

The Y48 wreck is located at coordinates 50 14.53 N,1 17.295 W.

How deep is the Y48 and where exactly is it located?

The Y48 lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 50 14.53 N,1 17.295 W.

How deep is the seabed around the Y48?

The seabed around the Y48 lies at approximately 52 meters deep.

When did the Y48 sink?

The Y48 sank on Jan 11, 1945.

When was the wreck of the Y48 discovered?

The wreck of the Y48 was discovered in 1945.

What country did the Y48 belong to?

The Y48 belonged to US.

What type of wreck is the Y48?

The Y48 is classified as a tanker.

Back to Wrecks