Ashley Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Not Fully Surveyed
Ashley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 14.501 N,1 34.392 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.241683
  • Longitude: 1.573200
Wreck Depth -2.5 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name ASHLEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 71.6 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 75.2
Sonar Width 11.3
Shadow Height 6.82
Orientation 328
Tonnage 1323
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 9, 1940
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date May 16, 2022

Surveying Details

H0565/40 19.8.40 STRANDED IN 511426N, 013418E. MAST AND SUPERSTRUCTURE SHOW AT LW. APPEARS TO BE BREAKING UP. (LT R BILL, RN, DTD 21.7.40). - NM 2080/40. H5854/47 30.6.59 WK IN 511428N, 013430E. MAST ALWAYS SHOWS. (HMS FRANKLIN, SURVEY [E8185/14], DTD 1947). AMEND POSN. NC 1828. H927/59 1.10.59 SINGLE MAST, DRYING 15FT, IN 511427N, 013430E. (ECES, DTD 1959). ADD LEGEND: MAST DRIES 15FT. LC 1828. H2421/62 24.8.62 WKGE DRIES 9FT. CONSISTS OF MAST, DAVITS & SMALL PORTION OF HULL. (HMS ECHO, DTD 1962). CHART AS ST, MAST DRIES 9FT. LC 1828. 13.6.72 NOW CHARTED AS ST (MAST, DRIES 2MTRS). NC 1828. H2100/74 30.1.74 LOCATED IN 511428N, 013428E USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. VISUALLY EXAM'D, TWO DAVITS & SMALL PART OF SUPERSTRUCTURE LIE ON EDGE OF SAND BANK WITH A SHALLOW INLET ON S SIDE. DRIES 1.7MTRS. (HMS ECHO, DTD 1973). AMEND TO ST, DRIES 1.7MTRS. NE 1828. H1283/76/118 9.9.76 LIES IN 511430N, 013430E. (R A LEE). NCA. H1938/78 20.3.81 NOT SEEN. CONSIDER NOW COMPLETELY COVERED. RECOMMEND DELETE FROM CHARTS. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 61B/80). DELETE. R/P. HH090/511/01 14.10.91 LOCATED VISUALLY 10.7.91 AT LW IN 511425.3N, 013428.8E USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. GEN DEPTH DRIES 1.6MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 511). CHART AS ST, DRIES 1.6MTRS, IN 511425N, 013429E. BR STD. HH090/738/01 23.7.97 LOCATED BY VISUAL INSPECTION IN VICINITY OF CHARTED POSN AT LW SPRINGS. CONSISTS OF AN AREA OF BROKEN WRECKAGE, BARELY STANDING PROUD OF THE SEABED, HAVING BEEN ALMOST ENTIRELY BURIED. HT ABOVE SEABED ESTIMATED AT 0.1MTR. BANK ON WHICH WRECK LIES DRIES IN EXCESS OF 2.5MTRS. LENGTH [ESTIMATE] 30MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. (NP 1016, HI 738). AMENDED TO WK DRIES 2.5MTRS. BR STD. HH090/820/01 20.8.98 NOT LOCATED. NOT INVESTIGATED. (NP 1016, HI 820). NCA.POSITIONS BELOW THIS POINT ARE IN DEGREES, MINUTES AND DECIMALS OF A MINUTE SEP 2021000229988 08.9.21 LOCATED 18.08.21; IN 5114.5010N, 0134.3920E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH -1.4 MTRS,(FPV MORVEN, H102_002 HI 1743). RETAIN DW -2.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN. RSDRA2022000003820 23.03.22 EXAM'D BY BDC 17.09.2021; IN 5114.501N, 0134.391E [WGD]. NFS DUE TO INSUFFICIENT UNDERKEEL CLEARANCE OVER WRECK. LENGTH 75.20MTRS, WIDTH 11.30MTRS, HEIGHT 6.82MTRS, ORIENTATION 328/032 DEGS. INTACT & UPRIGHT, WITH SCOUR. (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS LTD, HI1743, H525-WI-13778). RETAIN EXISTING DEPTH DRIES 2.5MTRS ABOVE.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1924. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY STEPHENSON CLARKE LTD. ON PASSAGE FROM SUNDERLAND TO SOUTHAMPTON. WENT AGROUND ON THE GOODWINS, ALMOST TOTALLY BURIED IN SAND. (R A LEE, [IN H1283/76/118] & SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

General Comments

AREA OF BROKEN WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 14.501 N,1 34.392 E
Ashley on Wreck Map Ashley Wreck on Google Map

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FAQ

Where is the ASHLEY wreck located?

The ASHLEY wreck is located at coordinates 51 14.501 N,1 34.392 E.

How deep is the ASHLEY and where exactly is it located?

The ASHLEY lies at a depth of about -2.5 meters and is located at coordinates 51 14.501 N,1 34.392 E.

How deep is the seabed around the ASHLEY?

The seabed around the ASHLEY lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the ASHLEY sink?

The ASHLEY sank on May 9, 1940.

When was the wreck of the ASHLEY discovered?

The wreck of the ASHLEY was discovered in 1940.

What country did the ASHLEY belong to?

The ASHLEY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the ASHLEY carrying?

The ASHLEY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the ASHLEY?

The ASHLEY had a tonnage of 1323 tons.

What type of wreck is the ASHLEY?

The ASHLEY is classified as a steam ship.

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