Yanix Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Yanix Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		19 0 N,120 0 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 19.000000
  • Longitude: 120.000000
Water Depth 2800 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YANIX
Type steam ship
Length 134.4 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 11.3
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 5, 1962
Original Detection Year 1962
Original Source other
Surveying Details 14.9.72 VESSEL SANK IN 190000N, 1200000E APPROX. (LIBERTY SHIPS). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 16, 2014

Circumstances of loss

LAID DOWN AS 'THOMAS HILLS', EX-LORIENT, EX-YANIX '61. BUILT IN 1943 BY THE CALIFORNIA SHIPBUILDING CORPORATION. PASSAGE MADRAS FOR KOBE. SPRANG A LEAK AND SANK WHEN 50M N OF LUZON ISLAND. (LIBERTY SHIPS).

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FAQ

Where is the YANIX wreck located?

The YANIX wreck is located at coordinates 19 0 N,120 0 E.

How deep is the seabed around the YANIX?

The seabed around the YANIX lies at approximately 2800 meters deep.

When did the YANIX sink?

The YANIX sank on Feb 5, 1962.

When was the wreck of the YANIX discovered?

The wreck of the YANIX was discovered in 1962.

What was the tonnage of the YANIX?

The YANIX had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the YANIX?

The YANIX is classified as a steam ship.

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