Hms Arley Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hms arley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 6.125 N,1 15.579 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.102083
  • Longitude: 1.259650
Wreck Depth 16.69 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS ARLEY
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 39.94
Sonar Width 9.09
Shadow Height 5.27
Orientation 125
Tonnage 304
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 3, 1945
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H0893/45 8.8.45 SANK IN 530606N, 011550E. DRIFT SWEPT FOLLOWING DEMOLITION. CLEAR AT 33, FOUL AT 37FT. LIES E/W. (CAPT M/S, HUMBER, 6.2.45). INS AS WK 5MFS 3FT. - NM 2377/45. H0893/45 30.6.50 EXAM'D IN 530604N, 011543E USING HSA AFTER BEING DISPERSED. OROPESA SWEEP CLEAR AT 45FT, FOUL AT 52FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 68 IN GEN DEPTH 73FT. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER, 1950). AMEND TO WK 7FMS 3FT. - NM 1275/50. HH090/561/01 5.1.93 EXAM'D 19.9.92 IN 530605.9N, 011541E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 15.2, FOUL AT 15.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 15.2 IN GEN DEPTH 21.3MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.6MTR. DCS3 HT 5.0MTRS, LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 055/235 DEG. (SEATEAM, HI 561). - NM 263/93. SEP 2020/000083299 11.1.21 EXAM'D 07.04.20; IN 5306.125N, 0115.579E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.69MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 21MTRS, LENGTH 39.94MTRS, WIDTH 9.09MTRS, HT 5.27MTRS, ORIENTATION 125/305 DEGS. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI 1673, H525 WI-9242). AMEND DW 16.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jun 27, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914. HIRED 1914-1919 AND AGAIN 8.1939 AS MINSWEEPER. SANK WHILE UNDER TOW AFTER BEING DAMAGED BY A MINE.

General Comments

Remains of a heavily broken wreck, stern of vessel intact

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 6.125 N,1 15.579 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS ARLEY wreck located?

The HMS ARLEY wreck is located at coordinates 53 6.125 N,1 15.579 E.

How deep is the HMS ARLEY and where exactly is it located?

The HMS ARLEY lies at a depth of about 16.69 meters and is located at coordinates 53 6.125 N,1 15.579 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS ARLEY?

The seabed around the HMS ARLEY lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the HMS ARLEY sink?

The HMS ARLEY sank on Feb 3, 1945.

When was the wreck of the HMS ARLEY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS ARLEY was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HMS ARLEY belong to?

The HMS ARLEY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS ARLEY?

The HMS ARLEY had a tonnage of 304 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS ARLEY?

The HMS ARLEY is classified as a trawler.

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