Yewkyle (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Yewkyle (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 9.001 N,1 48.958 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.150017
  • Longitude: 1.815967
Wreck Depth 25.58 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YEWKYLE (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 59.4 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 55.4
Sonar Width 10.6
Shadow Height 4.4
Orientation 160
Tonnage 824
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 15, 1945
Bottom Texture 6,1,4
Scour Dimensions 103.6,,002.2,011.0
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details H03210/45 25.3.59 WRECK ACCURATELY LOCATED IN 520848N, 014912E. (C IN C NORE, 15.6.45). H3273/61 10.9.62 LOCATED IN 520900N, 014902E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 87FT IN GEN DEPTH 103FT. (HMS SCOTT, 1962). INS AS NDW. LC 1543. 17.3.70 AMEND TO WK 14FMS. NE 1543. 31.7.74 AMEND TO WK 26.5MTRS. NC 1543. HH090/616/01 9.1.95 EXAM'D 9.8.94 IN 520858.40N, 014903.98E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [3 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 24.5, FOUL 24.8MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 24.9 IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.5MTRS. LENGTH 60MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 170/350 DEGS. INTACT AND UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE, HI 616). AMEND SW 24.5MTRS. HH100/351/18 29.8.02 DIVED IN 5209.010N, 0148.948E [WGD] USING GPS. A CARGO VESSEL WITH CENTRE BRIDGE. FROM THE STERN TO THE BRIDGE WK IS INTACT AND UPRIGHT BUT THE SUPERSTRUCTURE HAS COLLAPSED. STANDS 3MTRS CLEAR AT THE HIGHEST POINT. FWD OF THE BRIDGE THE HULL HAS COLLAPSED AND ONLY RIBS AND THE REMAINS OF THE CARGO ARE VISIBLE. BOW SECTION IS BROKEN OFF AND LIES ON THE SEABED JUST AHEAD OF THE MAIN WRECKAGE. (B HICKINBOTTOM, LTR DTD 12.7.02). NCA. SEP 2016/000091759 23.8.17 EXAM'D 15.12.16; IN 5209.001N, 0148.958E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 25.58MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 30MTRS, LENGTH 55.4MTRS, WIDTH 10.6MTRS, HEIGHT 4.4MTRS, ORIENTATION 160/340 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 103.63MTRS, 2.16MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 011 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 1495). AMEND DW 25.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Aug 23, 2017

Circumstances of loss

EX-CARTERSIDE '36, EX-SUNNYCROFT, EX-ENNISTOWN. BUILT IN 1917 BY BARTRAM & SON LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J STEWARD & CO SHIPPING CO. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 119HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY J DICKINSON & SONS LTD. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR PORTSMOUTH. CARGO COAL. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 9.001 N,1 48.958 E
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FAQ

Where is the YEWKYLE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The YEWKYLE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 9.001 N,1 48.958 E.

How deep is the YEWKYLE (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The YEWKYLE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 25.58 meters and is located at coordinates 52 9.001 N,1 48.958 E.

How deep is the seabed around the YEWKYLE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the YEWKYLE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the YEWKYLE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The YEWKYLE (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 15, 1945.

When was the wreck of the YEWKYLE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the YEWKYLE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1945.

What country did the YEWKYLE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The YEWKYLE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the YEWKYLE (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The YEWKYLE (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the YEWKYLE (POSSIBLY)?

The YEWKYLE (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 824 tons.

What type of wreck is the YEWKYLE (POSSIBLY)?

The YEWKYLE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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