Yvonne Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Yvonne Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 20.035 N,4 8.318 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.333917
  • Longitude: -4.138633
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name YVONNE
Type sailing vessel
Flag FR
Length 68.3 m
Width 12.9 m
Draught 5.3
Tonnage 1122
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo wood: unprocessed and products,timber
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 3, 1920
Original Detection Year 1920
Last Detection Year 1960
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Surveying Details H7334/20 13.10.20 H7334/20 13.10.20 SITUATED WITH HER STERN 240DEGS (TRUE), 65YDS FROM BN ON E EXTREME OF PLYMOUTH BREAKWATER HEADING APPROX 080DEGS (T). DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A DANGER TO NAVIGATION. (KHM PLYMOUTH). POSN 502000N, 040815W FOR FILING ONLY. H7334/20 31.3.60 H7334/20 31.3.60 SALVED. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). AMENDED TO LIFT.
Last Amended Date Feb 6, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF STEEL IN 1900 BY H D BENDIXEN, EUREKA, CALIFORNIA. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SOC D'ARMAMENT R VAN HELMELTYCK. PASSAGE JAMAICA FOR LE HAVRE. WAS WRECKED OFF OF EASTERN END OF PLYMOUTH BREAKWATER IN HURRICANE FORCE WINDS. (SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the YVONNE wreck located?

The YVONNE wreck is located at coordinates 50 20.035 N,4 8.318 W.

How deep is the seabed around the YVONNE?

The seabed around the YVONNE lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the YVONNE sink?

The YVONNE sank on Oct 3, 1920.

When was the wreck of the YVONNE discovered?

The wreck of the YVONNE was discovered in 1920.

What country did the YVONNE belong to?

The YVONNE belonged to FR.

What cargo was the YVONNE carrying?

The YVONNE was carrying wood: unprocessed and products,timber.

What was the tonnage of the YVONNE?

The YVONNE had a tonnage of 1122 tons.

What type of wreck is the YVONNE?

The YVONNE is classified as a sailing vessel.

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