Yorkmoor Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Yorkmoor Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 1.345 S,54 53.24 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -35.022417
  • Longitude: -54.887333
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Local Datum
Name Yorkmoor
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 112.6 m
Width 15.5 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 4253
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 16, 1918
Original Detection Year 1933
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H2559/33 12.4.33 DW SHOWN IN 350130S, 545330W, 303.5DEGS, 2.25C FROM LOBOS ISLAND LT ON URUGUAY 416. BR STD. H1499/55 10.6.55 POSN AMENDED TO 350132S, 545309W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2004. H4969/73 17.12.76 REPORTED TO LIE SUNK 240MTRS S OF WK 'CUIDAD DE SANTANDER'. (ARGENTINE PILOT, CORRECT TO 1970). NCA. 21.11.84 NOT SHOWN ON URAGUAYAN 20 [1981 EDN]. AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. NE 2004. 1.6.87 DW IN 350130S, 545309W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). BR STD. 24.10.02 SHOWN AS DW 'YORKMOOR (1918)' IN 3501.344S, 5453.218W [YAC] ON URUGUAY 31 [SEP '97 EDN]. NC 3703. 8.7.10 SHOWN ON BA 3703 [EDN 1 DTD 24.10.02, REPRO OF URUGUAY 31].
Last Amended Date Oct 14, 2020

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1912 BY J REDHEAD & SONS, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 385NHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WALTER RUNCIMAN & CO. WRECKED ON LOBOS ISLAND, RIVER PLATE. (DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the Yorkmoor wreck located?

The Yorkmoor wreck is located at coordinates 35 1.345 S,54 53.24 W.

How deep is the seabed around the Yorkmoor?

The seabed around the Yorkmoor lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the Yorkmoor sink?

The Yorkmoor sank on Jul 16, 1918.

When was the wreck of the Yorkmoor discovered?

The wreck of the Yorkmoor was discovered in 1933.

What country did the Yorkmoor belong to?

The Yorkmoor belonged to GB.

What cargo was the Yorkmoor carrying?

The Yorkmoor was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the Yorkmoor?

The Yorkmoor had a tonnage of 4253 tons.

What type of wreck is the Yorkmoor?

The Yorkmoor is classified as a steam ship.

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