Ydun Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Ydun Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 11.533 N,6 8.878 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.192217
  • Longitude: -6.147967
Wreck Depth 61.686 m
Water Depth 70 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YDUN
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 73.5 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 5.3
Sonar Length 73.2
Sonar Width 10.4
Shadow Height 9.1
Orientation 22
Tonnage 1266
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo timber,coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 1, 1915
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,001.0,
Original Detection Year 1968
Last Detection Year 2012
Original Source naval vessel
Surveying Details H6865/68 20.12.68 A LARGE CONTACT CLASSIFIED BY DIVERS AS A WRECK LYING IN A DEPTH OF 43FMS. LIES 110/290DEGS. LENGTH 300FT APPROX. HIGHEST POINT ABOVE SEABED 30FT. LIES 108DEGS, 2.35M FROM TUSKAR RK. (HMS SHOULTON, LTR DTD 12.12.68). INS AS WK 38FMS. BR STD. 19.3.75 CHARTED AS WK 69MTRS. NC 1772. H3919/75 22.7.75 WRECK IDENTIFIED AS SS 'YDUN'. STANDS 28FT HIGH ON SEABED. GEN DEPTH 240FT. (RISDON BEAZLEY, LTR DTD 18.7.75). AMEND TO WK 35FMS [64MTRS]. BR STD. H3140/69 13.5.77 LOCATED IN 521130.45N, 060849.45W [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 62 IN GEN DEPTH 71MTRS. DCS3 HEIGHT 17.5MTRS. LIES 030/210DEGS. APPROX LENGTH 110MTRS. (HMS FAWN, HI 55/76). AMEND TO WK 53MTRS. - NM 1463/77. H2396/77 21.12.77 IDENTIFIED BY BELL. (R BEAZLEY, LTR DTD 16.12.77). 8.5.07 WK LOCATED IN 5211.537N, 0608.875W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 73MTRS. LENGTH 73MTRS, WIDTH 16MTRS, HT 9.6MTRS. (INSS SURVEY 1999-2005). LIES 030/210 DEGS WITH BOWS ?SSW. INTACT. NO SCOUR. SMALL PORTION OF SW END DETACHED. AMEND WK 63MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. 24.8.12 EXAM'D 18.7.12 IN 5211.5328N, 0608.8780W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 61.686 IN GEN DEPTH 70.4MTRS. SCOUR 1MTR DEEP. LENGTH 73.2MTRS, WIDTH 10.4MTRS, HT 9.1MTRS. LIES 022/202 DEGS. (INFOMAR CV 12_02, VIA K SHEEHAN, MARINE INSTITUTE, IRELAND, EMAIL DTD 23.8.12). INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS NNE. MINOR SCOUR AT BOW. AMEND WK 61MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Aug 24, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY SCHIFFSW V H KOCH, LUBECK. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY REDERIS YDUN. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 113NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PARRSBOROUGH, NOVA SCOTIA, FOR GLASGOW. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH BRITISH SS ISABELLA MONKS. (SIBI).

General Comments

INTACT, UPRIGHT, BOWS NNE

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FAQ

Where is the YDUN wreck located?

The YDUN wreck is located at coordinates 52 11.533 N,6 8.878 W.

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

The YDUN lies at a depth of about 61.686 meters and is located at coordinates 52 11.533 N,6 8.878 W.

How deep is the seabed around the YDUN?

The seabed around the YDUN lies at approximately 70 meters deep.

When did the YDUN sink?

The YDUN sank on Oct 1, 1915.

When was the wreck of the YDUN discovered?

The wreck of the YDUN was discovered in 1968.

What country did the YDUN belong to?

The YDUN belonged to NO.

What cargo was the YDUN carrying?

The YDUN was carrying timber,coal.

What was the tonnage of the YDUN?

The YDUN had a tonnage of 1266 tons.

What type of wreck is the YDUN?

The YDUN is classified as a steam ship.

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