Surrey (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Surrey (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
53 16.872 N,4 58.519 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.281200
  • Longitude: 4.975317
Water Depth 2 m
Water Level Effect always dry
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name SURREY (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 77.4 m
Width 9.1 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 1308
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 20, 1884
Original Detection Year 1928
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Surveying Details H275/29 8.1.29 ST SHOWN IN 531656N, 045833E ON NETHERLANDS 205 [JUN '28 EDN]. NE 2593. H2062/71 21.5.74 CANCEL NAME, FLOATING BN AND BUOY NEAR THIS WK. (HAGUE NM 945/74). NCA. H4868/71 22.4.75 NEAR LW PART OF WK STILL VISIBLE. PROBABLY WK OF SS SURREY. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS). 21.2.2008 SHOWN AS ST IN 5316.88N, 0458.52E [WGD] ON NETHERLANDS 1456 [AUG '06 EDN]. NE 112. 20.5.09 SURREY?, ST IN 5316.9N, 0458.5E [WGD]. (NETHERLANDS WK RECORDS, 2009, NO. L15 1021)
Last Amended Date Aug 26, 2025

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1873 BY HUMPHREYS & PEARSON, WITH COMPOUND INVERTED ENGINES OF 90IHP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W S BAILEY. PASSAGE REVAL FOR LONDON. WRECKED OFF VLIE. (DODS).

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 16.872 N,4 58.519 E
Surrey (Probably) on Wreck Map Surrey (Probably) Wreck on Google Map

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FAQ

Where is the SURREY (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The SURREY (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 16.872 N,4 58.519 E.

How deep is the seabed around the SURREY (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the SURREY (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 2 meters deep.

When did the SURREY (PROBABLY) sink?

The SURREY (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 20, 1884.

When was the wreck of the SURREY (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the SURREY (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1928.

What country did the SURREY (PROBABLY) belong to?

The SURREY (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the SURREY (PROBABLY) carrying?

The SURREY (PROBABLY) was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the SURREY (PROBABLY)?

The SURREY (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1308 tons.

What type of wreck is the SURREY (PROBABLY)?

The SURREY (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.