Yvette Bm217 Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Yvette bm217 Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.469 N,3 42.204 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.207817
  • Longitude: -3.703400
Wreck Depth -1.5 m
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YVETTE BM217
Type trawler
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 12, 1978
Original Detection Year 1978
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Mar 4, 2000

Surveying Details

H4287/77 30.3.78 H4287/77 30.3.78 STRANDED 65DEGS, 7.5C FROM PRAWLE POINT. TRINITY HOUSE ADVISED. LISTING HEAVILY AND BEING POUNDED BY 45KNOT WINDS. LIKELY TO BREAK UP QUICKLY. (HM CUSTOMS, SALCOMBE & LL). CHART AS ST IN 501225N, 034203W. NE 1613. 8.3.79 8.3.79 STILL VISIBLE 8.9.79 AND APPARENTLY STILL FAIRLY INTACT, LISTING BADLY. (PHOTO. P.5 COASTGUARD, JAN 1979). NCA. H4287/77 29.1.80 H4287/77 29.1.80 REPD TO HAVE BROKEN UP AND DISAPPEARED COMPLETELY. (RECEIVER OF WRECK, SALCOMBE, 19.1.80). DELETE. R/P. H1941/79 1.4.81 H1941/79 1.4.81 AREA OF VERY BROKEN WRECKAGE, VISIBLE AT LW, ON E SIDE OF LANGERSTONE POINT. DRYING 1.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH DRYING 1MTR. POSN 501225.8N, 034207.8W - SKETCHED IN WHILE COASTLINING, 18.11.80. (HMS FOX HI 54A/79). EXISTING SCALES TOO SMALL. 16.8.11 16.8.11 UNABLE TO ACCESS POSN. TOO CLOSE INSHORE. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1356). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

STRUCK ROCKS AT LANGERSTONE POINT. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the YVETTE BM217 wreck located?

The YVETTE BM217 wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.469 N,3 42.204 W.

How deep is the YVETTE BM217 and where exactly is it located?

The YVETTE BM217 lies at a depth of about -1.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.469 N,3 42.204 W.

When did the YVETTE BM217 sink?

The YVETTE BM217 sank on Mar 12, 1978.

When was the wreck of the YVETTE BM217 discovered?

The wreck of the YVETTE BM217 was discovered in 1978.

What country did the YVETTE BM217 belong to?

The YVETTE BM217 belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the YVETTE BM217?

The YVETTE BM217 is classified as a trawler.

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