Yankee Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure |
Yankee Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
21 12.028 S,159 46.403 W |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: -21.200467
- Longitude: -159.773383
|
| Water Depth |
19 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
covers and uncovers |
| Vertical Datum |
Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
YANKEE |
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Jan 1, 1960
|
| Original Detection Year |
1964 |
| Last Detection Year |
1987 |
| Original Source |
ship visit/hydrographic note report |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 27, 1987 |
Surveying Details
H5024/61 21.10.64 H5024/61 21.10.64 ST IN APPROX POSN 048 DEG, 2.03C FROM REAR LDG LT. [K 4554]. (HMNZS ROYALIST, HN 10.8.61). INS AS STPA. BR STD. H5024/61 18.8.64 H5024/61 18.8.64 ALMOST COMPLETELY BROKEN UP. NO LONGER CONSPIC. (HMNZS ROYALIST 2.6.64). NCA. H644/65 14.6.65 H644/65 14.6.65 STRANDED IN POSN 334 DEG, 450FT FROM FRONT LDG BN, AVARUA. (MV MOANA ROA, HN DTD OCT '64). NCA. H2733/71 24.6.71 H2733/71 24.6.71 NOT SEEN. (HMS BRITANNIA, 11.3.71). AMEND DW. H4552/81 27.11.87 H4552/81 27.11.87 WK HAS BEEN DRIVEN FURTHER UP THE REEF. NOW LIES WITH BOW RIGHT UP ON THE BEACH. (M.A.G. BURCH, 11.9.87). POSN NOW 255 DEG, 750FT FROM FRONT LT. (NZ NM 305/87). AMEND TO ST IN 211202.7S, 1594624.2W. - NZ NM 305/87.
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21 12.028 S,159 46.403 W
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FAQ
Where is the YANKEE wreck located?
The YANKEE wreck is located at coordinates 21 12.028 S,159 46.403 W.
How deep is the seabed around the YANKEE?
The seabed around the YANKEE lies at approximately 19 meters deep.
When did the YANKEE sink?
The YANKEE sank on Jan 1, 1960.
When was the wreck of the YANKEE discovered?
The wreck of the YANKEE was discovered in 1964.