Yorouba Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Yorouba Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 27.94 N,2 38.08 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.465667
  • Longitude: -2.634667
Water Depth 0 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YOROUBA
Type steam ship
Flag FR
Length 82.3 m
Width 11 m
Draught 7.3
Tonnage 1910
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,oil,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 13, 1888
Original Detection Year 1888
Last Detection Year 1979
Original Source other
Surveying Details 20.7.72 LOST IN PERELLE BAY. (CHANNEL ISLAND WKS). NCA. POSN 492800N, 024000W FOR FILING ONLY H3635/71 3.9.79 CARGO INCLUDED WOOL, COTTON GOODS, OIL, IRON ORE & GENERAL SUNDRIES. (M G SHEAN, SEVERNSIDE BSAC, 6.8.79). NCA. 17.5.99 FILING POSN AMENDED TO 4928.00N, 0238.00W [EUR]. NCA.
Last Amended Date May 17, 1999

Circumstances of loss

LOST IN PERELLE BAY. (CHANNEL ISLAND WKS). WRECKED ON ROCKS OFF LIHOU IN FOG. (M G SHEAN).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 49 27.94 N,2 38.08 W
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FAQ

Where is the YOROUBA wreck located?

The YOROUBA wreck is located at coordinates 49 27.94 N,2 38.08 W.

When did the YOROUBA sink?

The YOROUBA sank on Apr 13, 1888.

When was the wreck of the YOROUBA discovered?

The wreck of the YOROUBA was discovered in 1888.

What country did the YOROUBA belong to?

The YOROUBA belonged to FR.

What cargo was the YOROUBA carrying?

The YOROUBA was carrying general and mixed goods,natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products,ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,oil,ore.

What was the tonnage of the YOROUBA?

The YOROUBA had a tonnage of 1910 tons.

What type of wreck is the YOROUBA?

The YOROUBA is classified as a steam ship.

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