Yaga Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Yaga Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 30 N,9 36 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.500000
  • Longitude: -9.600000
Water Depth 1100 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YAGA
Type motor vessel
Flag LR
Length 68.9 m
Width 10.1 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 524
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 23, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jan 22, 2002

Surveying Details

30.12.74 SANK IN 425524N, 092224W APPROX AFTER CARGO SHIFTED. (LLOYDS VOL.218). 6.1.75 RAFT, LIFEBELT ETC, BELEIVED TO BE FROM YAGA, RECOVERED NORTH OF CABO VILLANO. (LLOYDS VOL.219). 2.9.75 FOUNDERED IN 423000N, 093600W APPROX. (LL 1.9.75). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1958, SANK AFTER CARGO SHIFTED IN HEAVY SEAS, WHILST EN ROUTE FROM TEIGNMOUTH TO SKIKDA. 6 OF THE 8 CREW DIED. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY SAGUARO SHIPPING CO. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the YAGA wreck located?

The YAGA wreck is located at coordinates 42 30 N,9 36 W.

How deep is the seabed around the YAGA?

The seabed around the YAGA lies at approximately 1100 meters deep.

When did the YAGA sink?

The YAGA sank on Dec 23, 1974.

When was the wreck of the YAGA discovered?

The wreck of the YAGA was discovered in 1974.

What country did the YAGA belong to?

The YAGA belonged to LR.

What cargo was the YAGA carrying?

The YAGA was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the YAGA?

The YAGA had a tonnage of 524 tons.

What type of wreck is the YAGA?

The YAGA is classified as a motor vessel.

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