Yewglen Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Yewglen Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
55 33.001 N,1 37.097 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.550017
  • Longitude: -1.618283
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YEWGLEN
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Length 67.4 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 103
Tonnage 1018
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 29, 1960
Original Detection Year 1960
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H2515/60 GROUNDED AND BREAKING UP. (CG SEAHOUSES). H1309/74 13.1.75 REPORTED HIGH AND DRY AT LOW WATER. MAJOR PORTION, INCLUDING ENGINES, REMOVED. BOWS BROKEN OFF AND NOW LIE 20-30FT UNDER NORTH FACE OF BEADNELL POINT. (P BAKER, LTR DTD 11.1.75). NCA. H1280/77 2.3.77 FOUNDERED ON BEADWELL POINT. (W MCINTOSH, LTR DTD 6.1.77). NCA. HH090/843/01 22.12.99 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 843). AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Dec 22, 1999

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED ON BEADNELL POINT. PASSAGE LONDON TO LEITH.

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FAQ

Where is the YEWGLEN wreck located?

The YEWGLEN wreck is located at coordinates 55 33.001 N,1 37.097 W.

How deep is the seabed around the YEWGLEN?

The seabed around the YEWGLEN lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the YEWGLEN sink?

The YEWGLEN sank on Feb 29, 1960.

When was the wreck of the YEWGLEN discovered?

The wreck of the YEWGLEN was discovered in 1960.

What country did the YEWGLEN belong to?

The YEWGLEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the YEWGLEN carrying?

The YEWGLEN was carrying cement,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the YEWGLEN?

The YEWGLEN had a tonnage of 1018 tons.

What type of wreck is the YEWGLEN?

The YEWGLEN is classified as a motor vessel.