Hms Yarmouth Wreck
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Wreck Category | non-dangerous wreck |
|
Hms yarmouth Wreck Location Marine Coordinates (DMM) |
59 43 N,10 28 W |
| Latitude, Longitude Decimal Degrees |
|
| Water Depth | 1400 m |
| Water Level Effect | always under water/submerged |
| Vertical Datum | Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide |
| Name | HMS YARMOUTH |
| Type | frigate |
| Flag | GB |
| Length | 112.8 m |
| Width | 12.5 m |
| Draught | 5.2 |
| Tonnage | 2380 |
| Tonnage Type | displacement |
| Conspic Visual | not visually conspicuous |
| Conspic Radar | not radar conspicuous |
| Date Sunk | Jun 21, 1987 |
| Original Detection Year | 1987 |
| Original Source | other |
| Surveying Details | H2312/72 27.7.87 H2312/72 27.7.87 SANK IN 594300N, 102800W, APPROX. GEN DEPTH AROUND 1400MTRS. (JMOTS/370/872/1, 15.7.87). NCA. TOO DEEP TO CHART. |
| Last Amended Date | Nov 5, 2014 |
Circumstances of loss
DISPOSED OF AS A PRACTICE TARGET. HIT BY SEVERAL MISSILES, BOMBS AND GUNFIRE.
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