Hartley (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hartley (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 23.926 N,1 48.62 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.398767
  • Longitude: -1.810333
Wreck Depth 32 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARTLEY (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 85.3 m
Width 12.8 m
Draught 6.1
Sonar Length 40
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 4.3
Orientation 44
Tonnage 2147
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 27, 1924
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details H8070/24 29.11.24 REPD SUNK IN APPROX 502200N, 015000W. (LL, 28.11.24, BOT 36/687). CHART AS NDW PA (1924). BR STD. H8070/24 17.12.55 WK EXAM'D IN 502351N, 014831W USING DECCA. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18 IN GEN DEPTH 20FMS. FAIR SONAR RESPONSE OBTAINED. SEABED CORAL. (HMS SCOTT, 7.9.55). AMEND TO WK 18FMS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H3950/70 6.10.70 NOW CHARTED AS WK 32MTRS [LAT] [17FMS]. NC 2615. HH100/351/07 11.6.93 LOCATED AND DIVED ON IN 502332N, 014821W [OGB]. APPEARS TO BE FAR TOO SMALL TO BE THE 'HARTLEY'. LENGTH ONLY ABOUT 170FT AND ABOUT 1000 GRT MAXIMUM. HAD RIVETTED HULL AND ONLY BOILER REMAINS INTACT. NO EVIDENCE OF COAL FOUND. (D FAIRCLOUGH, 4.4.93). NCA. HH090/962/01 10.12.02 EXAM'D 5.7.02 IN 5023.926N, 0148.620W [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 32.0, FOUL 32.4MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.3 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 40MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.3MTRS. LIES 044/224 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NO DEBRIS. BROKEN WK. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMEND TO SW 32MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1924 BY SMITH'S DOCK CO LTD, MIDDLESBROUGH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HARTLEY SS CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 229NHP FOR 10 KNOTS, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BARRY FOR GHENT. SANK DURING A SEVERE SW GALE. OF 20 CREW, 18 WERE LOST.

General Comments

BROKEN WK

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 23.926 N,1 48.62 W
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FAQ

Where is the HARTLEY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HARTLEY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 23.926 N,1 48.62 W.

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

The HARTLEY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 32 meters and is located at coordinates 50 23.926 N,1 48.62 W.

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

The seabed around the HARTLEY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the HARTLEY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HARTLEY (POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 27, 1924.

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

The wreck of the HARTLEY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1924.

What country did the HARTLEY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HARTLEY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HARTLEY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The HARTLEY (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HARTLEY (POSSIBLY)?

The HARTLEY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 2147 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARTLEY (POSSIBLY)?

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