St Yves Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
St yves Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		45 56.114 N,1 29.474 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 45.935233
  • Longitude: -1.491233
Wreck Depth 14 m
Water Depth 20 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ST YVES
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Tonnage 325
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 17, 1916
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H2967/22 18.5.22 DW PA (1918) IN 455600N, 012900W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NM 1466/22. H4340/25 1.6.25 LISTED IN 455622N, 012900W IN FRENCH WK LIST. NE 2648. H1009/26 17.5.26 LISTED AS DW IN FRENCH WK LIST. AMEND TO DW IN 455622N, 012900W. - NM 873/26. H311/60 27.6.63 AMEND TO DW PD. (FRENCH NM 63 18 14). BR STD. H2770/69 23.1.76 WK, LEAST DEPTH 14MTRS [7FMS 4FT] IN 455610N, 012922W. (FRENCH NM 75 50 13). - NM 252/76. 9.10.79 SHOWN IN 455608N, 012927W ON FRENCH 6334. NE 2746. 21.3.88 SHOWN IN 455609.5N, 012923.5W ON FRENCH 7069 [1986 EDN]. NC 2663. 16.3.90 SV 'ST YVES' IN 455609.6N, 012923.5W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 14MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 18MTRS BY E/S. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1988, NO.14551010). NCA. 24.10.02 SHOWN IN 4556.097N, 0129.476W [WGD] ON FRENCH 7405 [1ST EDN 2001, 1:50,000, LARGEST SCALE ADOPTION]. NC 3000.
Last Amended Date May 9, 2018

Circumstances of loss

SUNK BY SUBMARINE IN THE BAY OF BISCAY. (LL WW1).

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FAQ

Where is the ST YVES wreck located?

The ST YVES wreck is located at coordinates 45 56.114 N,1 29.474 W.

How deep is the ST YVES and where exactly is it located?

The ST YVES lies at a depth of about 14 meters and is located at coordinates 45 56.114 N,1 29.474 W.

How deep is the seabed around the ST YVES?

The seabed around the ST YVES lies at approximately 20 meters deep.

When did the ST YVES sink?

The ST YVES sank on Dec 17, 1916.

When was the wreck of the ST YVES discovered?

The wreck of the ST YVES was discovered in 1922.

What country did the ST YVES belong to?

The ST YVES belonged to FR.

What was the tonnage of the ST YVES?

The ST YVES had a tonnage of 325 tons.

What type of wreck is the ST YVES?

The ST YVES is classified as a sailing vessel.

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