Yselhaven (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Yselhaven (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 20.687 N,0 53.735 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.344783
  • Longitude: -0.895583
Wreck Depth 88 m
Water Depth 92 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YSELHAVEN (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 110.2 m
Width 15.2 m
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 6
Shadow Height 3.8
Orientation 43
Tonnage 3558
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 14, 1919
Scour Dimensions ,,000.4,
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source other
Surveying Details H2358/19 14.3.19 H2358/19 14.3.19 SANK IN 551800N, 005100W. (B.I.O., HULL, TELECON). H4214/26 1.7.26 H4214/26 1.7.26 INS AS NDW IN 551800N, 005100W ON 2182B. H3018/54 1.10.54 H3018/54 1.10.54 AMEND TO NDWPA. NC 1192. H460/67 29.3.67 H460/67 29.3.67 NOT FOUND DURING SEARCH USING A/S AND E/S. (HMS EGERIA, 7.10.66). DELETED. BR STD. H6330/87/3 6.1.89 H6330/87/3 6.1.89 WK EXAM'D 19.9.88 IN 552041N, 005338W [OGB] USING SYLEDIS [6 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 88.6 IN GEN DEPTH 92.2MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 92.6MTRS. DCS3 HT 3.8MTRS, LENGTH 30MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. LIES 043/223 DEG AND MAY BE PARTIALLY BURIED. NO OBVIOUS HIGH POINT BUT IT GIVES A GOOD SONAR RETURN. (GARDLINE SURVEYS, HI 414A). BR STD. 17.5.07 17.5.07 THIS IS POSSIBLY YSELHAVEN. (R YOUNG, EMAIL DTD 15.5.07). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jun 14, 2001

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1916 BY ROTTERDAM DROOGDOK, ROTTERDAM. OPERATED AT TIME OF LOSS BY US SHIPPING BOARD FOLLOWING REQUISTION. ?THREE BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BALTIMORE FOR COPENHAGEN. STRUCK MINE LAID BY GERMAN WARSHIP SMS ALBATROSS (2200 TONS).

General Comments

INTACT, MAY BE PARTIALLY BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 20.687 N,0 53.735 W
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FAQ

Where is the YSELHAVEN (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The YSELHAVEN (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 20.687 N,0 53.735 W.

How deep is the YSELHAVEN (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The YSELHAVEN (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 88 meters and is located at coordinates 55 20.687 N,0 53.735 W.

How deep is the seabed around the YSELHAVEN (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the YSELHAVEN (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 92 meters deep.

When did the YSELHAVEN (POSSIBLY) sink?

The YSELHAVEN (POSSIBLY) sank on Mar 14, 1919.

When was the wreck of the YSELHAVEN (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the YSELHAVEN (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1919.

What country did the YSELHAVEN (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The YSELHAVEN (POSSIBLY) belonged to US.

What was the tonnage of the YSELHAVEN (POSSIBLY)?

The YSELHAVEN (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 3558 tons.

What type of wreck is the YSELHAVEN (POSSIBLY)?

The YSELHAVEN (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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