Yews Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Yews Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 30.014 N,4 47.068 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.500233
  • Longitude: -4.784467
Wreck Depth 20 m
Water Depth 53 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YEWS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 43.4 m
Width 7.1 m
Draught 3.1
Tonnage 333
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo iron ingots
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 19, 1910
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1910
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2010

Surveying Details

[NO DATE] SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 10M OFF SKERRIES. (LL). POSN 533000N, 044700W [OGB] FOR FILING ONLY. 21.8.72 21.8.72 INS AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) NE 1411 2.11.73 2.11.73 TO BE SHOWN AS WK USC PA 20MTRS. (TONNAGE KNOWN) NC 1977. H4827/75 26.1.77 H4827/75 26.1.77 WK NOT FOUND DURING SURVEY. SEVERAL POSSIBILITIES WITHIN 5M. (HMS FOX, HI 54/76). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NC 1977. 10.3.14 10.3.14 NOT LOCATED 2013 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1420). NCA

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1905 BY J FULLERTON & CO, PAISLEY, WITH ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 47 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY RENFREW BROS & CO, IRVINE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FRONTIER TOWN SS CO LTD. PASSAGE HARRINGTON FOR PORT TALBOT. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH FRENCH-REGISTERED SS LA ROCHELLE. BOTH VESSELS SANK WITH LA ROCHELLE LOSING ALL 19 CREW. (SIBI). PASSAGE LIVERPOOL FOR NEWRY. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the YEWS wreck located?

The YEWS wreck is located at coordinates 53 30.014 N,4 47.068 W.

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

The YEWS lies at a depth of about 20 meters and is located at coordinates 53 30.014 N,4 47.068 W.

How deep is the seabed around the YEWS?

The seabed around the YEWS lies at approximately 53 meters deep.

When did the YEWS sink?

The YEWS sank on Jun 19, 1910.

When was the wreck of the YEWS discovered?

The wreck of the YEWS was discovered in 1910.

What country did the YEWS belong to?

The YEWS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the YEWS carrying?

The YEWS was carrying iron ingots.

What was the tonnage of the YEWS?

The YEWS had a tonnage of 333 tons.

What type of wreck is the YEWS?

The YEWS is classified as a steam ship.

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