Yewvalley (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Yewvalley (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 45.024 N,2 2.226 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.750400
  • Longitude: 2.037100
Wreck Depth 27.5 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YEWVALLEY (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 55.9 m
Width 9.5 m
Sonar Length 55
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 6.8
Orientation 160
Tonnage 823
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 21, 1954
Scour Dimensions ,,001.5,
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details HH090/616/01 15.9.94 EXAM'D 12.6.94 IN 524459.1N, 020220.8E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR 26.4, FOUL 26.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.0 IN GEN DEPTH 34.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 35.5MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.5MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS. INTACT, UPRIGHT AND HATCHES ARE VISIBLE ON THE SONAR RECORD. (GARDLINE, HI 616). - NM 3901/94. SEP 2008/000065205 6.8.08 LOCATED BY M/B DURING SEARCH FOR REPORTED OBSTN. CORRECT AS CHARTED. (TH, EMAIL DTD 3.8.08). NCA SEP 2014/000101130 31.12.14 EXAM'D 26.7.14 IN 5245.024N, 0202.226E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.63 IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 55MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 6.8MTRS. LIES 160/340 DEGS WITH BOWS SSE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT, UPRIGHT. (GARDLINE GEOSURVEY, HI 1428). AMEND WK 27.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Dec 31, 2014

Circumstances of loss

31.1.54 BUILT IN 1928 BY SCOTT & SONS CO LTD, BOWLING. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STEWART JOHN & CO LTD, LONDON & GLASGOW. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE LONDON FOR BO'NESS. LAST SEEN OFF CROMER 31.1.54.

General Comments

INTACT & UPRIGHT, UPPERDECK DETAIL VISIBLE ON DCS3

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 45.024 N,2 2.226 E
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FAQ

Where is the YEWVALLEY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The YEWVALLEY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 45.024 N,2 2.226 E.

How deep is the YEWVALLEY (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The YEWVALLEY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 27.5 meters and is located at coordinates 52 45.024 N,2 2.226 E.

How deep is the seabed around the YEWVALLEY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the YEWVALLEY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the YEWVALLEY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The YEWVALLEY (POSSIBLY) sank on Jan 21, 1954.

When was the wreck of the YEWVALLEY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the YEWVALLEY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1994.

What country did the YEWVALLEY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The YEWVALLEY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the YEWVALLEY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The YEWVALLEY (POSSIBLY) was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the YEWVALLEY (POSSIBLY)?

The YEWVALLEY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 823 tons.

What type of wreck is the YEWVALLEY (POSSIBLY)?

The YEWVALLEY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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