Hms Worsley (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms worsley (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 0.98 N,1 41.272 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.016333
  • Longitude: 1.687867
Wreck Depth 14 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS WORSLEY (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 41.1 m
Width 7.6 m
Draught 3.7
Orientation 45
Tonnage 309
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 14, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details H3052/31 27.10.31 EXAM'D 3.7.31. POSN BY HSA. SWEPT CLEAR 49FT, FOUL 51FT. SEABED 56FT. (HMS KELLETT 1931). H2366/35 16.4.35 INS AS WK 8FMS 1FT. BA 1610. 7.11.73 AMEND WK 14.8MTRS. NC 2052. H4139/76 10.1.77 EXAM'D 22.9.76 IN 520057N, 014122.8E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR 14.0, FOUL 14.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.6MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 17.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 60MTRS. LIES NE/SW. NO SIGN OF BREAKING UP. (HMS BULLDOG/HMS BEAGLE, HI 31/76). AMEND SW 14.0MTRS. BR STD. HH090/667/01 13.12.95 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 OR MAGNETOMETER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). AMEND DEAD. SEP 2019/000272653 25.11.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET 2019. (CLINTON MARINE, HI1584). NFA.
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2010

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1913 BY COOK, WELTON & GEMMEL, BEVERLEY. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 84 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY C D HOLMES & CO LTD, HULL. HIRED AS MINESWEEPER IN 1914. MINED. ONE MAN LOST. (DODS, SIBI, GRIMSBY LOSSES & LLWW1).

General Comments

STEEL HULL

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FAQ

Where is the HMS WORSLEY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS WORSLEY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 52 0.98 N,1 41.272 E.

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

The HMS WORSLEY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 14 meters and is located at coordinates 52 0.98 N,1 41.272 E.

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

The seabed around the HMS WORSLEY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the HMS WORSLEY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS WORSLEY (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 14, 1915.

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

The wreck of the HMS WORSLEY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1915.

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

The HMS WORSLEY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

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

The HMS WORSLEY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 309 tons.

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

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

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