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
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.
Last Amended Date Nov 12, 2012

Circumstances of loss

RAN AGROUND WHILE ON PASSAGE TYNE FOR LISBON. LATER BROKE IN TWO.

General Comments

INTACT, BOWS SE, ANCHOR CABLE LEADS NW FROM BOW

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 45.715 N,1 35.144 E
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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.

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