Yarmouth Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Yarmouth Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 1.46 N,2 3.577 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.024333
  • Longitude: 2.059617
Wreck Depth 21 m
Water Depth 30 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YARMOUTH
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.7 m
Width 9.5 m
Draught 4.7
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 5
Shadow Height 6.3
Orientation 50
Tonnage 806
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 27, 1908
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.4,
Original Detection Year 1988
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H1310/88/42 8.8.88 H1310/88/42 8.8.88 WK LOCATED IN 520132N. 020339E [WGD] IN GEN DEPTH 29MTRS [LAT]. , 70MTRS LONG, 7.2MTRS HIGH, ORIENTATED 065/245 DEG,(GARDLINE SURVEYS, 5.8.88). INS AS WK 22MTRS. - NM 2578/88. HH090/667/01 15.12.95 HH090/667/01 15.12.95 EXAM'D 12.6.95 IN 520127.60N, 020334.57E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 21.0, FOUL 21.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.1 IN GEN DEPTH 29.5MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.4MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.3MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. LIES 050/230 DEGS. HAS MAGNETIC SIGNATURE. PARTIALLY BURIED, PROBABLY ON SIDE. (OCEONICS, HI 667). BR STD. HH100/351/11 19.3.96 HH100/351/11 19.3.96 LARGE WK LYING OVER ON ITS SIDE WITH THE HIGHEST POINT SOME 7MTRS ABOVE THE SEABED. SUPERSTRUCTURE STILL INTACT AND IN GOOD CONDITION. IT LOOKS LIKE A MODERN WRECK, POSSIBLY AFTER WWII. PROPELLERS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. (B HICKINBOTTOM). HH100/351/22 1.4.05 HH100/351/22 1.4.05 DIVED 15.8.04 IN 5201.48N, 0203.62E [WGD]. STANDS 6MTRS HIGH BY E/S. NO SCOUR, SEABED GRAVEL AND SILT. VISIBILTY IS VERY POOR AND THE WK IS NETTED. PLATE BEARING THE CREST OF THE GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY CO HAS BEEN RECOVERED, THUS WK IS CONSIDERED TO BE 'YARMOUTH'. GENERALLY INTACT AND ON HER SIDE. WILL BE DIVED FURTHER. CINC REQUESTED. (R BEAUMONT). NCA. 15.5.07 SEP 2007/000035366 15.5.07 WK DELETED IN ERROR FROM NE 2052 [PUBLISHED 17.5.07]. RE-INSERT WK SW 21MTRS. - NM 2528/07. 23.7.13 23.7.13 CINC DELETED. MORE THAT FIVE YEARS.
Last Amended Date Jun 15, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1903 BY GOURLAY BROS. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 202NHP FOR 14 KNOTS. PASSAGE ROTTERDAM FOR HARWICH. SAILED AT 1030 WITH CREW OF 20 AND 433 TONS OF CARGO. THE DECK CARGO WAS SAID TO BE VERY HEAVY AND AMONGST OTHER ITEMS WERE THREE 3 TON PANTECHNICON VANS FILLED WITH FURNITURE. AT ABOUT 1700 WAS OBSERVED BY THE GABBARD LIGHTSHIP TO BE ROLLING HEAVILY. SHE WAS SEEN TO ROLL TWO OR THREE TIMES AND THEN DISAPPEARED FROM SIGHT. SS VIENNA MADE A SEARCH BUT ONLY LOCATED FLOATING CASES OF MEAT. THE CRUISER HMS BLAKE RECOVERED ONE BODY IN A LIFEBUOY MARKED 'YARMOUTH, HARWICH' AND SIGHTED ONE OF THE VANS. IT WAS ASSUMED THAT THE SHIP WAS LOST WITH ALL HANDS. (DODS).

General Comments

ON ITS SIDE, SUPERSTRUCTURE INTACT

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FAQ

Where is the YARMOUTH wreck located?

The YARMOUTH wreck is located at coordinates 52 1.46 N,2 3.577 E.

How deep is the YARMOUTH and where exactly is it located?

The YARMOUTH lies at a depth of about 21 meters and is located at coordinates 52 1.46 N,2 3.577 E.

How deep is the seabed around the YARMOUTH?

The seabed around the YARMOUTH lies at approximately 30 meters deep.

When did the YARMOUTH sink?

The YARMOUTH sank on Apr 27, 1908.

When was the wreck of the YARMOUTH discovered?

The wreck of the YARMOUTH was discovered in 1988.

What country did the YARMOUTH belong to?

The YARMOUTH belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the YARMOUTH?

The YARMOUTH had a tonnage of 806 tons.

What type of wreck is the YARMOUTH?

The YARMOUTH is classified as a steam ship.

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