Ypapanti Wreck
| Field |
Value |
| Wreck Category |
dangerous wreck |
Ypapanti Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
|
51 45.715 N,1 35.144 E |
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
|
- Latitude: 51.761917
- Longitude: 1.585733
|
| Wreck Depth |
2.3 m
|
| Water Depth |
6 m
|
| Water Level Effect |
always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum |
Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name |
YPAPANTI |
|
Type
|
steam ship
|
| Flag |
PA |
| Length |
99.4 m |
| Width |
13.7 m |
| Draught |
6.1 |
| Sonar Length |
60 |
| Sonar Width |
15 |
| Orientation |
120 |
| Tonnage |
2831 |
| Tonnage Type |
gross |
| Cargo |
coke
|
| Conspic Visual |
not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar |
not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk |
Nov 17, 1966
|
| Scour Dimensions |
,,005.4, |
| Original Detection Year |
1966 |
| Last Detection Year |
1990 |
| Original Source |
survey vessel |
| Last Amended Date |
Nov 12, 2012 |
Surveying Details
H3887/66 6.12.66 INS ST CONSPIC IN 514548N, 013509E. (TH). - NM 2271/66. H2847/67 20.10.67 POSN 514540N, 013512E. CONSPICUOUS WK IN TWO PARTS. BRIDGE SUPERSTRUCTURE ON E PART, THE FUNNEL ON THE W. BOTH STAND 41FT ABOVE MHWS. (HMS EGERIA). AMEND POSN. - NM 1944/67. 12.6.69 SHOWN AS ST, CONSPIC, (41) ON NE 1975 [LAT]. H54999/69 20.11.69 STILL CONSPICUOUS. FUNNEL MISSING. (SOISS, ROS DTD 17.10.69). H7747/68 1.5.70 FIXED FROM SHIPS STATION IN 514542N, 013513E. HAS OBVIOUSLY SETTLED AND NOW DRIES 10FT (3.1MTRS). NO LONGER CONSPICUOUS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HN 19.3.70). AMEND TO ST, D 10FT. DELETE CONSPIC LEGEND. - NM 881/70. 23.1.73 AMEND TO AS ST, D 3MTRS. NC 1975. H3921/73 22.1.74 EXAM'D IN 514540N, 013512E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. DRIES 1.7MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 3.2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 11.8MTRS. ON FLAT SEABED. LATER OBSERVED AT LW TO SHOW 0.5MTR ABOVE SURFACE. STERN HIGHEST PART. LENGTH 91MTRS. LIES NW/SE. (HMS ENTERPRISE). BR STD. H3180/74 18.6.75 DRIES 1.8MTRS AT LW IN GEN DEPTH 4-5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 7-8MTRS [LAT]. TOP OF BRIDGE STRUCTURE SHOWS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 10B/75). BR STD. H4823/75 15.7.76 NO SIGHTING WAS MADE DURING SURVEY AND IT IS CONSIDERED THAT WK NO LONGER DRIES. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 37B/76). NCA YET. H2132/70 11.4.79 NOT SEEN AT ANY STATE OF TIDE. NOT LOCATED DURING SOUNDING BUT CONSIDERED STILL TO EXIST. (SOISS, HI 60D/78). AMEND TO DW. BR STD. H2342/85 14.8.86 EXAM'D 29.5.86 IN 514540N, 013512E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.2 IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 12MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 309B). BR STD. HH090/481/01 27.11.90 EXAM'D 13.9.90 IN 514541.1N, 013514.9E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [5 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 2.3, FOUL AT 2.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.3 IN GEN DEPTH 6MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 11.9MTRS. NO DISTINCT DCS3 SHADOW OBTAINED. LENGTH 60MTRS, BEAM 15MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEG. LARGE WK LYING WITH BOW SE WITH AN ANCHOR CABLE TO THE SW LEADING TO THE NW. A LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY OBSERVED. (NP 1016, HI 481). - NM 3561/90. HH090/690/01 23.7.96 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 690). 12.11.12 [WGD] POSN: 5145.715N, 0135.144E.
Circumstances of loss
RAN AGROUND WHILE ON PASSAGE TYNE FOR LISBON. LATER BROKE IN TWO.
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
51 45.715 N,1 35.144 E
Ypapanti on Wreck Map
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FAQ
Where is the YPAPANTI wreck located?
The YPAPANTI wreck is located at coordinates 51 45.715 N,1 35.144 E.
How deep is the YPAPANTI and where exactly is it located?
The YPAPANTI lies at a depth of about 2.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 45.715 N,1 35.144 E.
How deep is the seabed around the YPAPANTI?
The seabed around the YPAPANTI lies at approximately 6 meters deep.
When did the YPAPANTI sink?
The YPAPANTI sank on Nov 17, 1966.
When was the wreck of the YPAPANTI discovered?
The wreck of the YPAPANTI was discovered in 1966.
What country did the YPAPANTI belong to?
The YPAPANTI belonged to PA.
What cargo was the YPAPANTI carrying?
The YPAPANTI was carrying coke.
What was the tonnage of the YPAPANTI?
The YPAPANTI had a tonnage of 2831 tons.
What type of wreck is the YPAPANTI?
The YPAPANTI is classified as a steam ship.
General Comments
INTACT, BOWS SE, ANCHOR CABLE LEADS NW FROM BOW