Yucca (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Yucca (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 26.221 N,1 47.51 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.437017
  • Longitude: 1.791833
Wreck Depth 13.99 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YUCCA (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 33.5 m
Width 6.4 m
Draught 3.7
Sonar Length 60.8
Sonar Width 11.5
Shadow Height 7.8
Orientation 135
Tonnage 198
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 24, 1918
Bottom Texture 2,1,4,6,7,17
Scour Dimensions 110.0,,002.3,020.0
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Jul 24, 2017

Surveying Details

H3198/18 7.6.18 REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN 'BLOWN TO BITS'. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H7688/68 30.9.69 WK IN 522612N, 014730E USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.0 IN GEN DEPTH 19-20MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 21MTRS. IRREGULAR SMALL PIECE OF WKGE RUN OVER WHILST SOUNDING. NOT SATISFACTORILY RELOCATED ON SUBSEQUENT SEARCH. NO SONAR CONTACT OBTAINED. NEEDS TO BE SWEPT. (HMS EGERIA, H525 59/69, 30.9.69). CHART AS WK 9FMS 2FT. - NM 1921/69. H7688/68 26.11.70 EXAM'D 16.6.70 IN 522611N, 014739E USING HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.7 IN GEN DEPTH 19-20MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 21MTRS. SEABED FLAT. (HMS ECHO, HI 7B/70). AMEND TO WK 8FMS 3FT IN REVISED POSN. - NM 45/71. 31.7.74 NOW CHARTED AS WK 15.2MTRS [LAT]. NC 1543. H2098/74 26.1.76 LOCATED IN 562612N, 014737E USING HIFIX [2 LOP] & HSA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.0 IN GEN DEPTH 19MTRS. NO SCOUR. (HMS ECHO, HI 15/75). AMEND TO WK 14MTRS [7FMS 4FT] IN REVISED POSN. - NM 310/76. H4658/71 29.11.77 LOCATED IN 522612N, 014738E USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. NOT CLOSELY EXAMINED. (HMS ENTERPRISE, R-OF-S 25.10.77). NCA. H2098/74 19.12.78 EXAM'D 6.9.78 IN 522612N, 014737E USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.4 IN GEN DEPTH 18-19MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 20.8MTRS. LIES NW/SE. DCS3 HT 2.2MTRS, LENGTH ABT 125FT. GOOD ALL ROUND SONAR CONTACT FROM RANGES UP TO 100MTRS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 64A/78). SHOWN AS WK 14.2MTRS ON FAIR SHEET!. NCA. H2098/74 10.10.79 LOCATED 21.6.79 IN 522611N, 014737.4E USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.6 IN GEN DEPTH 19-21MTRS. DCS3 HT 2MTRS [POOR SHADOW]. LYING 130/310DEGS. LENGTH 55MTRS. SCOUR, 2MTRS DEEP, RUNS 030DEGS FROM WK. (HMS EGERIA, HI 63A/79). APPEARS TOO LONG TO BE THE 'YUCCA'!. RETAIN AS CHARTED. H1960/79 30.10.80 EXAM'D 11.9.80 IN 522612N, 014737.2E USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 13.4, FOUL AT 13.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.1 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SCOUR 2MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 5MTRS. LYING 135/315DEGS, LENGTH 50MTRS. GOOD SONAR CONTACT SHOWING DISTINCT OUTLINE OF COMPLETE HULL AND SOME FITTINGS. (HMS ECHO, HI 62A/80). AMEND TO SW 13.4MTRS. BR STD. H3932/88 4.7.89 FOUND DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. NOT EXAM'D. (NP 1016, HI 454). NCA. HH090/546/01 8.7.92 EXAM'D 21.5.92 IN 522611.9N, 014737.9E [OGB] USING 3-RANGE TRISPONDER. SWEPT CLEAR AT 14.0, FOUL AT 14.3MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.2 IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS. SCOUR 1.9MTRS DEEP. DCS3 HT 3.7MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 60MTRS. LIES 140/320DEGS. UPRIGHT GIVING A GOOD SONAR RESPONSE. SMALL MAGNETIC DEFLECTION NOTED. (NP 1016, HI 546). AMEND TO SW 14MTRS IN 522612N, 013738E [OGB]. BR STD.HH090/664/01 5.7.95 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 664). NCA. SEP 2016/000091758 24.7.17 EXAM'D 17.12.16 IN 5226.221N, 0147.510E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 13.99MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 20MTRS, LENGTH 60.8MTRS, WIDTH 11.5MTRS, HEIGHT 7.8MTRS, ORIENTATION 135/315 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 110MTRS, 2.3MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 020 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND DW 13.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

HIRED AS MINESWEEPER. SUNK BY MINE. (LL WW1).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 26.221 N,1 47.51 E
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FAQ

Where is the YUCCA (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The YUCCA (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 26.221 N,1 47.51 E.

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

The YUCCA (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 13.99 meters and is located at coordinates 52 26.221 N,1 47.51 E.

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

The seabed around the YUCCA (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the YUCCA (POSSIBLY) sink?

The YUCCA (POSSIBLY) sank on May 24, 1918.

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

The wreck of the YUCCA (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1918.

What country did the YUCCA (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The YUCCA (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the YUCCA (POSSIBLY)?

The YUCCA (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 198 tons.

What type of wreck is the YUCCA (POSSIBLY)?

The YUCCA (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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