Breakaway Of Yare Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Breakaway of yare Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 44.955 N,1 45.404 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.749250
  • Longitude: -1.756733
Wreck Depth 53 m
Water Depth 55 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name BREAKAWAY OF YARE
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 9
Sonar Width 4
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 17, 1973
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2017
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 21.8.73 SANK IN 494500N, 014530W. (LLOYDS 213) H4984/74 3.4.79 NDW PA IN 494500N, 014535W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 78 06 34). NE 1106. H1271/78 16.6.80 NOT SHOWN ON FRENCH 881 [1980 EDN]. DELETE. BR STD. HH351/352/01 21.6.90 USC PD 28MTRS SHOWN IN 494500N, 014530W ON FR 6857 [1987 EDN]. WK OF YACHT 'BREAKAWAY OF YARE' IN 494500N, 014530W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 1M. LEAST DEPTH ESTIMATED FROM VESSEL'S DIMENSIONS AS 28 IN GEN DEPTH 43MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987. BR STD. 9.2.93 SHOWN AS WK 53MTRS IN 494500N, 014519W. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1992). BR STD. 21.4.99 POSN 4945.015N, 0145.324W [EUR]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 53.7 IN GEN DEPTH 55MTRS. LENGTH 9MTRS, WIDTH 4MTRS. LIES 000/180 DEGS. NO MAGNETIC ANOMALY. IN ONE PIECE. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). AMEND POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 27, 2017

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING FIRE. (LLOYDS 213)

General Comments

IN ONE PIECE

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FAQ

Where is the BREAKAWAY OF YARE wreck located?

The BREAKAWAY OF YARE wreck is located at coordinates 49 44.955 N,1 45.404 W.

How deep is the BREAKAWAY OF YARE and where exactly is it located?

The BREAKAWAY OF YARE lies at a depth of about 53 meters and is located at coordinates 49 44.955 N,1 45.404 W.

How deep is the seabed around the BREAKAWAY OF YARE?

The seabed around the BREAKAWAY OF YARE lies at approximately 55 meters deep.

When did the BREAKAWAY OF YARE sink?

The BREAKAWAY OF YARE sank on Aug 17, 1973.

When was the wreck of the BREAKAWAY OF YARE discovered?

The wreck of the BREAKAWAY OF YARE was discovered in 1973.

What country did the BREAKAWAY OF YARE belong to?

The BREAKAWAY OF YARE belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the BREAKAWAY OF YARE?

The BREAKAWAY OF YARE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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