Yarraville Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Yarraville Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		39 30 N,11 34 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 39.500000
  • Longitude: -11.566667
Water Depth 4295 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YARRAVILLE
Type tanker
Flag GB
Tonnage 8627
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 21, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 393000N, 113400W. (LLWW2). NCA. FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Jan 6, 2003

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1928 BY LITHGOWS LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STANDARD TRANSPORTATION CO. ON PASSAGE FROM BEC D'AMBES FOR CASABLANCA & BEAUMONT. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-43. SEVEN WOUNDED & FIVE KILLED. (LLWW2, WW2SL & AXIS SUBAMRINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the YARRAVILLE wreck located?

The YARRAVILLE wreck is located at coordinates 39 30 N,11 34 W.

How deep is the seabed around the YARRAVILLE?

The seabed around the YARRAVILLE lies at approximately 4295 meters deep.

When did the YARRAVILLE sink?

The YARRAVILLE sank on Jun 21, 1940.

When was the wreck of the YARRAVILLE discovered?

The wreck of the YARRAVILLE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the YARRAVILLE belong to?

The YARRAVILLE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the YARRAVILLE carrying?

The YARRAVILLE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the YARRAVILLE?

The YARRAVILLE had a tonnage of 8627 tons.

What type of wreck is the YARRAVILLE?

The YARRAVILLE is classified as a tanker.

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