Yorkshire Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Yorkshire Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		44 52 N,14 31 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 44.866667
  • Longitude: -14.516667
Water Depth 3900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YORKSHIRE
Type liner
Flag GB
Length 146.9 m
Width 17.7 m
Draught 12.2
Tonnage 10184
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo personnel,flammable liquids and gases,general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 17, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H095/39 5.1.40 H095/39 5.1.40 VESSEL SUNK IN 445200N, 143100W APPROX. (LL, NID). NCA.
Last Amended Date Oct 20, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY HARLAND & WOLFF. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BIBBY LINE. TURBINE ENGINES OF 946NHP FOR 15 KNOTS. PASSAGE RANGOON FOR LIVERPOOL IN CONVOY HG3. TORPEDOED BY U-46 AND U-37. CONSIDERABLE LOSS OF LIFE IN SPITE OF BEING ATTENDED TO BY OTHER VESSELS. 58 LOST FROM COMPLEMENT OF 278. (DODS, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES WWII, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES 1939-45).

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FAQ

Where is the YORKSHIRE wreck located?

The YORKSHIRE wreck is located at coordinates 44 52 N,14 31 W.

How deep is the seabed around the YORKSHIRE?

The seabed around the YORKSHIRE lies at approximately 3900 meters deep.

When did the YORKSHIRE sink?

The YORKSHIRE sank on Oct 17, 1939.

When was the wreck of the YORKSHIRE discovered?

The wreck of the YORKSHIRE was discovered in 1939.

What country did the YORKSHIRE belong to?

The YORKSHIRE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the YORKSHIRE carrying?

The YORKSHIRE was carrying personnel,flammable liquids and gases,general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the YORKSHIRE?

The YORKSHIRE had a tonnage of 10184 tons.

What type of wreck is the YORKSHIRE?

The YORKSHIRE is classified as a liner.

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