Yoruba (?Yomba) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Yoruba (?yomba) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		4 22.901 N,7 43.938 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 4.381683
  • Longitude: -7.732300
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YORUBA (?YOMBA)
Type steam ship
Sonar Length 82
Orientation 115
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Original Detection Year 1914
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Apr 14, 2004

Surveying Details

STF CONSPIC SHOWN IN 042246N, 074338W SINCE PUBLICATION OF BA 1980 IN 1914. H6743/28 H6743/28 MAST NO LONGER VISIBLE. (LL DHK S9141/28). H2646/30 20.5.30 H2646/30 20.5.30 WK MENTIONED AS 'YOMBA'. (PARIS NM 14/713). H1053/33 6.3.33 H1053/33 6.3.33 OUTLINE OF WK AMENDED TO BOW NW. BR STD. H862/60 12.2.61 H862/60 12.2.61 WK RAPIDLY DISINTEGRATING. (ELDER DEMPSTER LINE LTD, 11.1.62). 11.5.76 11.5.76 ORIGINAL SURVEY SHOWS WK IN 042246N, 074405W. GRADUATION SHIFT PLOTS WK IN CORRECT POSN OF 074357.5W. H2786/76 H2786/76 REPORTED TO LIE, TOGETHER WITH TRANSIT BNS NEARBY, ABOUT 1C E OF CHARTED POSN. HH432/351/01 29.11.90 HH432/351/01 29.11.90 WK BADLY BROKEN-UP. STERN AND BOW MOST PROMINENT PIECES IN 042254N, 074357W [WGD]. (PHOTOPLOT PG 2003 - LP1). AMENDED TO SHOW SEPARATE BOW AND STERN SECTIONS. BR STD. 22.1.92 22.1.92 SHOWN AS STP, LYING 315/135DEGS, IN 042254N, 074356W [WGD] ON NC 1980 [HARPER].

General Comments

LENGTH AS CHARTED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 4 22.901 N,7 43.938 W
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FAQ

Where is the YORUBA (?YOMBA) wreck located?

The YORUBA (?YOMBA) wreck is located at coordinates 4 22.901 N,7 43.938 W.

When was the wreck of the YORUBA (?YOMBA) discovered?

The wreck of the YORUBA (?YOMBA) was discovered in 1914.

What type of wreck is the YORUBA (?YOMBA)?

The YORUBA (?YOMBA) is classified as a steam ship.

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