Young Ernie Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Young ernie Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 1.305 N,1 21.647 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.021750
  • Longitude: -1.360783
Water Depth 19 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YOUNG ERNIE
Type drifter
Flag GB
Tonnage 88
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 18, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1998
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Mar 21, 2006

Surveying Details

H01495/41 11.6.41 INS AS DW IN 550118N, 012133W. - NM 1355/41. H01459/41 1.12.49 AMENDED TO WK 8FMS. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). - NM 2464/49. H1657/62 11.5.62 NO TRACE BY A/S OR E/S. (HMS SHACKLETON MARCH 1962, HMS EGERIA JUNE 1962). DELETED. - NM 1883/62. H1657/62 23.7.68 STILL SHOWN ON 1191. DELETED. - NM 1213/68. H2433/71 22.4.71 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH FOR HI 9/70. (ISS 1970). 7.6.72 INS WK 8FMS ON 1192. BR STD. 15.5.73 AMENDED TO WK 14.6MTRS. NC 152. 9.10.75 DELETED FROM NC 152. BR STD. HH090/796/01 5.1.99 NOT LOCATED, DISPROVED. (GARDLINE, HI 796). AMENDED TO DEAD. BR STD. SEP 2019/000043627 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (MERITAITO, HI 1513). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION WITH EXAMINATION VESSEL 'BEN IDRIS'. (LLOYDS & WW2SL).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 1.305 N,1 21.647 W
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FAQ

Where is the YOUNG ERNIE wreck located?

The YOUNG ERNIE wreck is located at coordinates 55 1.305 N,1 21.647 W.

How deep is the seabed around the YOUNG ERNIE?

The seabed around the YOUNG ERNIE lies at approximately 19 meters deep.

When did the YOUNG ERNIE sink?

The YOUNG ERNIE sank on Apr 18, 1941.

When was the wreck of the YOUNG ERNIE discovered?

The wreck of the YOUNG ERNIE was discovered in 1941.

What country did the YOUNG ERNIE belong to?

The YOUNG ERNIE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the YOUNG ERNIE?

The YOUNG ERNIE had a tonnage of 88 tons.

What type of wreck is the YOUNG ERNIE?

The YOUNG ERNIE is classified as a drifter.

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