Yewforest Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Yewforest Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 8.652 N,4 10.449 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.144200
  • Longitude: -4.174150
Wreck Depth 56 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YEWFOREST
Type steam ship
Flag BRITISH
Length 60.7 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 61.9
Sonar Width 10.1
Shadow Height 5.87
Orientation 83
Tonnage 815
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 19, 1942
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 11, 2014

Surveying Details

20.11.42 SUNK IN 500800N, 040000W - ABOUT 11M ESE OF EDDYSTONE. (DSNE 1172 WAR LOSSES). H01001/40 SUNK IN 500524N, 040106W, 120DEGS, 11M FROM EDDYSTONE. (TRADE DIV LIST, 1942). H05027/45 TWO WKS FIXED IN COURSE OF TRIALS OF EXPERIMENTAL GEAR. [A] 500836N, 040954W; [B] MAIN PART: 500806N, 041000W. (HMS HEDINGHAM CASTLE). H( 6.4.60 WK IN 500842N, 041148W [OGB]. REPORTED BY A/S. (HMS ORWELL, 1954). NCA. 6.4.60 WK IN APPROX 500900N, 041200W [OGB]. (HMS WILDGOOSE, 15.2.45). NCA. H4808/72 24.8.70 WK IN 500838N, 041023W [OGB] USING DECCA. (MR CALKIN, 18.8.70). CHART AS NDW. BR STD. H3110/72 4.1.72 WK LOCATED IN 500836.6N, 041021.1W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 55 IN GEN DEPTH 62MTRS. NO SCOUR. GOOD CONTACT FROM ALL DIRECTIONS EXCEPT S. GOOD FIRM E/S TRACE. FLAT BOTTOM AREA. SEABED FINE SAND, BROKEN SHELL & MUD. NO SCOUR. (HMS HECATE, 1972). BR STD. 26.9.06 WK HAS BEEN POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS YEWFOREST. (S WRIGHT/N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. SEP 2014/000153150 11.9.14 EXAM'D 21.6.14 IN 5008.652N, 0410.449W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 56.43 IN GEN DEPTH 62.3MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 61.9MTRS, WIDTH 10.1MTRS, HT 5.87MTRS. LIES 083/263 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT, BROKEN IN TWO WITH THE BOW SECTION SLUMPING TO THE N. (MMT, HI 1454). BOWS E. AMEND WK 56MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

EX-BARSHAW. BUILT IN 1910 BY GREENOCK & GRANGEMOUTH DOCKYARD CO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY J STEWART & CO, GLASGOW. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 99RHP. WAS ATTACKED AND SUNK WHEN IN CONVOY PW 250 BY GERMAN MTB AND AIRCRAFT. 11 CREW LOST. (DODS).

General Comments

UPRIGHT, BROKEN IN TWO, BOWS E

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FAQ

Where is the YEWFOREST wreck located?

The YEWFOREST wreck is located at coordinates 50 8.652 N,4 10.449 W.

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

The YEWFOREST lies at a depth of about 56 meters and is located at coordinates 50 8.652 N,4 10.449 W.

How deep is the seabed around the YEWFOREST?

The seabed around the YEWFOREST lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the YEWFOREST sink?

The YEWFOREST sank on Nov 19, 1942.

When was the wreck of the YEWFOREST discovered?

The wreck of the YEWFOREST was discovered in 1917.

What country did the YEWFOREST belong to?

The YEWFOREST belonged to BRITISH.

What cargo was the YEWFOREST carrying?

The YEWFOREST was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the YEWFOREST?

The YEWFOREST had a tonnage of 815 tons.

What type of wreck is the YEWFOREST?

The YEWFOREST is classified as a steam ship.

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