Yesso Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Yesso Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 17.566 N,4 4.278 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.292767
  • Longitude: -4.071300
Wreck Depth 25.28 m
Water Depth 31 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YESSO
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 88.1 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 92.67
Sonar Width 27.23
Shadow Height 5.84
Orientation 283
Tonnage 2104
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 28, 1894
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1894
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jan 15, 2001

Surveying Details

SANK ABOUT 7 MILES NNE FROM ILFRACOMBE. (DOD). H3840/86 11.4.88 WK EXAM'D 3.11.87 IN 511733N, 040413W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP[]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.6 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.3MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS APPROX. APPARENTLY INTACT AND LYING 125/305 DEG. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 359). INS AS WK 25.5MTRS. - NM 1357/88. H1311/88/59 15.12.88 IDENTIFIED POSITIVELY AS THE YESSO BY PLATE RECOVERED FROM THE WK. (C LEY, 26.11.88). HH090/478/01 6.7.89 EXAM'D 17.6.89 IN 511732N, 040413W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 25.5, FOUL AT 25.8.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 25.7 IN GEN DEPTH 31MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. (HMS FAWN, HI 478). AMEND TO SW 25.5MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2020/000233025 24.7.20 WK LOCATED IN 5117.565N, 0404.277W (WGD). LEAST M/B DEPTH 25.28MTRS, LENGTH 92.67MTRS, WIDTH 27.23MTRS, HT 5.84MTRS, ORIENTATION 283DEGS. NO SCOUR. (H525, HI1506). AMEND DW 25MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1880 BY J LAING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T & J HARRISION. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 200 HP. SANK FOLLOWING A COLLISION WITH BARQUE LIZZIE R WILCE WHILE ON VOYAGE FROM NEWPORT FOR BALTIMORE.

General Comments

INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the YESSO wreck located?

The YESSO wreck is located at coordinates 51 17.566 N,4 4.278 W.

How deep is the YESSO and where exactly is it located?

The YESSO lies at a depth of about 25.28 meters and is located at coordinates 51 17.566 N,4 4.278 W.

How deep is the seabed around the YESSO?

The seabed around the YESSO lies at approximately 31 meters deep.

When did the YESSO sink?

The YESSO sank on Mar 28, 1894.

When was the wreck of the YESSO discovered?

The wreck of the YESSO was discovered in 1894.

What country did the YESSO belong to?

The YESSO belonged to GB.

What cargo was the YESSO carrying?

The YESSO was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the YESSO?

The YESSO had a tonnage of 2104 tons.

What type of wreck is the YESSO?

The YESSO is classified as a steam ship.

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