Yampa (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Yampa (part of)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 51.68 N,1 21.028 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.861333
  • Longitude: 1.350467
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YAMPA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)
Type barge
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H7346/39 31.10.39 WK OF BARGE YAMPA LOCATED IN POSN 092 DEG, 2.52M FROM NAZE TWR. LIES UPRIGHT WITH MAST, TOPMAST AND SPRIT SHOWING APPROX 36FT ABOVE HW. LEAST DEPTH ON DECK 3FT. SCOUR IN VICINITY WK 9FT. GEN DEPTH IN AREA 3FT. (TH, 28.10.39). INS AS DW. - NM 2486/39. H7346/39 30.10.50 AMEND TO [A] OB 1FM IN 515125N, 012100E, [B] OB 0FM 5FT IN 515130N, 012120E, [C] OB 1FM IN 515104N, 012104E AND [D] OB 0FM 4FT IN 515157N, 012146E. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). - NM 2113/50. H7346/39 15.4.59 AREA WITHIN TWO CABLES OF POSN SWEPT. NO TRACE - CLEAR TO WITHIN 2FT OF BOTTOM IN GEN DEPTH 16FT. (SML 6.7.50). DURING WIRE SWEEP 14.9.50, FOLLOWING OBSTNS FOUND:- BRGS & DIST FM 515145N, 012127E- [A] 214 DEG, 2730FT - FOUL AT14FT, CLEAR AT 12FT, GEN DEPTH 18FT; [2] 222 DEG, 2640FT - FOUL AT 9FT, CLEAR AT 6FT, GEN DEPTH 16FT; [3] 214 DEG, 2350FT - FOUL AT 11FT, CLEAR AT 10FT, GEN DEPTH 17FT; [4] 218 DEG, 1850FT - FOUL AT 13FT, CLEAR AT 12FT, GEN DEPTH 17FT; [5] 202 DEG, 1680FT - FOUL AT 7FT, CLEAR AT 5FT; [6] 215 DEG, 1320.5FT - FOUL AT 11FT, CLEAR AT 10FT, GEN DEPTH 17FT; [7] 248 DEG, 1560FT - FOUL AT 8FT, CLEAR AT 6FT, GEN DEPTH 16FT; [8] 042.5 DEG, 1560FT - FOUL AT 6FT, CLEAR AT 4FT, GEN DEPTH 13FT. CONSIDERED WK HAS BROKEN UP AND THAT THESE OBSTNS ARE PIECES OF IT. THEY WERE LOCATED BY MEANS OF BRGS AND TAUT-WIRE DISTANCES FROM 2 DAN BUOYS LAID IN MEDUSA CHAN. AND MEDUSA CHANNEL BUOY. (HM SMLS 324 & 325; HMS SHARPSHOOTER. 14.9.50). H1334/60 5.5.60 OBSTNS, NO'S 2,5,7 & 8 NOT FOUND. CONSIDERED NOT TO EXIST. (ECES, 1959). INS ALL FOUR OBS ON 2052. H2813/60 23.11.60 INS AS FOUR FOULS. NC 1975. H6338/87 19.9.88 EXAM'D 22.7.88. TWO V SMALL CONTACTS LOCATED WITHIN 20MTRS OF CHARTED POSN. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.1 IN GEN DEPTH 4.5MTRS. NO SIGNIFICANT MAG ANOMALY DETECTED IN AREA. RECOMMEND RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 421). NCA. HH100/351/12 21.5.97 SEARCHED FOR BY DIVER. VISIBILITY ABOUT 1 FOOT. UNEVEN SEABED REPORTED WITH GULLIES 4 TO 5 FEET DEEP. BOTTOM REPORTED TO BE OF 'ROCK'. SUSPECT THAT THE WK HAS LONG GONE. (G RAYNER, LTR DTD 15.5.97). NCA. HH100/351/12 24.6.97 'ROCK' RECOVERED BY DIVERS APPEARS TO BE CEMENT STONE. UNEVEN SEABED IN THIS LOCALITY MAY BE CAUSED BY DISSECTED BAND OF CEMENT STONE. (G RAYNER, LTR DTD 20.6.97). NCA. RSDRA2024000232298 8.11.24 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2023/2024. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1802). AMEND DEAD.
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2024
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FAQ

Where is the YAMPA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The YAMPA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 51.68 N,1 21.028 E.

How deep is the seabed around the YAMPA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the YAMPA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the YAMPA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the YAMPA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1939.

What country did the YAMPA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The YAMPA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the YAMPA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The YAMPA (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a barge.

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