Underley Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Underley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 36.202 N,1 10.67 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.603367
  • Longitude: -1.177833
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name UNDERLEY
Type sailing vessel
Flag GB
Length 68.6 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 7
Tonnage 1292
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 25, 1871
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source other
Surveying Details SALVAGE ATTEMPTS WERE UNSUCCESSFUL. DECLARED TOTAL WRECK. (SEA BREEZES, JAN 74). NCA. H1310/87/12 12.3.87 H1310/87/12 12.3.87 STRANDED IN HORSESHOE BAY IN 503610N, 011035W [OGB]. (B BURDEN, 4.3.87). NCA. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/962/01 3.12.02 HH090/962/01 3.12.02 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 962). AMENDED DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Dec 3, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1866. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY LANCASTER SHIP OWNERS' CO. PASSAGE LONDON FOR MELBOURNE. GENERAL CARGO INCLUDING COTTON GOODS, MACHINERY & GUNOWDER. STRANDED NEAR DUNNOSE, ISLE OF WIGHT. ONE MAN LOST.

General Comments

IRON HULL

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FAQ

Where is the UNDERLEY wreck located?

The UNDERLEY wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.202 N,1 10.67 W.

How deep is the seabed around the UNDERLEY?

The seabed around the UNDERLEY lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the UNDERLEY sink?

The UNDERLEY sank on Sep 25, 1871.

When was the wreck of the UNDERLEY discovered?

The wreck of the UNDERLEY was discovered in 1974.

What country did the UNDERLEY belong to?

The UNDERLEY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the UNDERLEY?

The UNDERLEY had a tonnage of 1292 tons.

What type of wreck is the UNDERLEY?

The UNDERLEY is classified as a sailing vessel.

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