Yarra Yarra Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Yarra yarra Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 54.61 S,61 12.96 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -51.910167
  • Longitude: -61.216000
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect awash
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YARRA YARRA
Type barque
Flag GB
Tonnage 1246
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 29, 1885
Original Detection Year 1885
Original Source other
Surveying Details 27.2.70 TOTAL LOSS ON BEAVER ISLAND CLIFFS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). 4.12.91 LOST ON STAATS BLUFF. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985). NCA, POSN 515436S, 611242W APPROX FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Aug 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1873. ON PASSAGE FROM PORTLAND, OREGON FOR ENGLAND IN COMPANY WITH BRITISH BARQUE 'PORTLAND'. LOST ON STRAATS BLUFF OR POSSIBLY BEAVER ISLAND CLIFFS WITH ALL HANDS. (FALKLAND ISLAND SHORES, PUBLISHED 1985).

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FAQ

Where is the YARRA YARRA wreck located?

The YARRA YARRA wreck is located at coordinates 51 54.61 S,61 12.96 W.

When did the YARRA YARRA sink?

The YARRA YARRA sank on Apr 29, 1885.

When was the wreck of the YARRA YARRA discovered?

The wreck of the YARRA YARRA was discovered in 1885.

What country did the YARRA YARRA belong to?

The YARRA YARRA belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the YARRA YARRA?

The YARRA YARRA had a tonnage of 1246 tons.

What type of wreck is the YARRA YARRA?

The YARRA YARRA is classified as a barque.

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