Hms Chorley (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms chorley (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 9.071 N,3 38.98 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.151183
  • Longitude: -3.649667
Wreck Depth 59 m
Water Depth 66 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS CHORLEY (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Sonar Length 34
Sonar Width 9
Shadow Height 5.9
Orientation 174
Tonnage 284
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 25, 1942
Bottom Texture Shells
Scour Dimensions 0030.0,,000.5,174
Debris Field 0020.0,354
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source other
Surveying Details H067/42 26.4.42 H067/42 REPD LOST IN 501000N, 033700W, APPROX. (C-IN-C PLYMOUTH, 26.4.42). 10.3.45 10.3.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 500906N, 033900W. LENGTH 100FT, HT 24FT. (ESCORT GROUP 2, 10.3.45). H113/45 3.3.60 H113/45 3.3.60 POOR SONAR CONTACT, POSSIBLE WK, IN 500906N, 033900W. LENGTH 100FT, HT 24FT. (PLYMOUTH LIST, 4.7.45). H2502/51 3.3.60 H2502/51 3.3.60 WK LOCATED IN 500900N, 033852W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 33FMS. STANDS 23FT ABOVE SEABED. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). BR STD. H3950/70 H3950/70 AMEND TO WK 60MTRS. NC 1613. H2015/81 5.10.81 H2015/81 5.10.81 EXAM'D 9.7.81 IN 500901N, 033855W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 59.1 IN GEN DEPTH 66MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5.8MTRS. ABOUT 115FT LONG, LYING N/S. APPARENTLY DAMAGED AND WITH SCATTERED WRECKAGE AT N END. (HMS HERALD, HI 45). AMEND TO WK 59MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H5982/82 10.2.83 H5982/82 10.2.83 WK SHOWN IN 500854N, 033853W [OGB], USING DECCA, ON KINGFISHER CHART K(SW)3 [1982 EDN]. NCA. HH091/059/01 29.4.05 HH091/059/01 29.4.05 EXAM'D 5009.071N, 0338.980W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 59.7 IN GEN DEPTH 66.7MTRS. SCOUR <0.5MTR DEEP EXTENDS 30MTRS TOWARDS 174 DEGS. LENGTH 34MTRS, WIDTH 9MTRS, HT 5.9MTRS. DEBRIS EXTENDS 20MTRS TOWARDS 354 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN WK. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). PROBABLY BOWS S WITH N END BURIED. RETAIN WK 59MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 29, 2005

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1914 AS A TRAWLER. HIRED AS BOOM DEFENCE VESSEL FROM 1.1940. PASSAGE PLYMOUTH FOR DARTMOUTH. FOUNDERED OFF START POINT DUE TO A LEAK. (SRN).

General Comments

?BROKEN, BOWS S, N END BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 9.071 N,3 38.98 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS CHORLEY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS CHORLEY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 9.071 N,3 38.98 W.

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

The HMS CHORLEY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 59 meters and is located at coordinates 50 9.071 N,3 38.98 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS CHORLEY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS CHORLEY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 66 meters deep.

When did the HMS CHORLEY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS CHORLEY (POSSIBLY) sank on Apr 25, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HMS CHORLEY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS CHORLEY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HMS CHORLEY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS CHORLEY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS CHORLEY (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS CHORLEY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 284 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS CHORLEY (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS CHORLEY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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