Chorley Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Chorley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 19.063 N,3 3.222 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.317717
  • Longitude: -3.053700
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 54 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name CHORLEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 103.6 m
Width 14.7 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 106
Sonar Width 20
Shadow Height 8.6
Orientation 135
Tonnage 3838
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo armament,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 22, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Dec 10, 2003

Surveying Details

SUNK 25M E BY S FROM START POINT. (WW1SL). SUNK 23M E BY S START POINT. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). 28.4.52 28.4.52 BUOY, MARKED CHORLEY, ESTAB'D IN 501800N, 030200W. (SV ROSTRO, VIA NITON RO.). NAVEAM 4017/52 ISSUED. H4518/52 3.12.52 H4518/52 3.12.52 NOW CHARTED AS NDW IN 501800N, 030200W. NOTE. 23.7.55 23.7.55 NOT FOUND. (HMS SCOTT, 1955). DELETE. LC 2454. HH100/351/07 16.7.93 HH100/351/07 & HH226/410/02 16.7.93 UNCHARTED WK LOCATED IN 501902N, 030324W [OGB]. FISHED SEVERAL TIMES BUT NOW WELL COVERED IN NET. (C DAVIES, 23.6.93). CHART AS USC 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 2645/93. HH090/961/01 10.12.03 HH090/961/01 10.12.03 EXAM'D 11.7.03 IN 5019.063N, 0303.222W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.6 IN GEN DEPTH 54MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 106MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. DCS3 HT 8.6MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL BROKEN UP AND SURROUNDED BY SCATTERED DEBRIS. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 46MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/22 9.5.06 HH100/351/22 9.5.06 'SORIMA' WORKED THE WK IN 1937 AND RECOVERED MORE THAN 90% OF THE CARGO. MAIN HULL IS UPRIGHT BUT THE HOLDS HAVE BEEN EXTENSIVELY GRABBED. BOW AREA AT THE W END IS WELL SMASHED AND THERE ARE LARGE SHELLS (8 INCH) IN THIS AREA. THE BELL WAS RECOVERED CLOSE TO A DETACHED WINCH IN 2006. BOILERS & ENGINE ARE ISOLATED, THE TOP OF THE ENGINE BEING AT 50MTRS DEPTH. PROP SHAFT RUNS THROUGH THE REMAINS OF THE AFTER HOLDS TO ARRIVE AT THE TOWERING STERN SECTION, THE PROP AND RUDDER LIE ON THE SEABED. SCALLOPER DREDGERS SAY THAT IT IS POSSIBLE TO RUN THROUGH THE WK SECTIONS BETWEEN 5019.15N, 0303.17W AND 5019.09N, 0303.12W [WGD]. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1901 BY RICHARDSON DUCK & CO, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRYS & GLYSEN LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 349NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NORFOLK, VIRGINIA FOR LE HAVRE. TORPEDOED STBD SIDE FWD AND SANK AFER ABOUT ONE HOUR. (WW1SL, LLOYDS WAR LOSSES, SIBI, NR CHIPCHASE). CARGO OF 6525 TONS MUNITIONS, 1050 TONS COPPER, 507 TONS BRASS & 1500 TONS STEEL. SALVAGE WORK BY 'SORIMA' TOOK PLACE ON THIS WK IN 1937 AND SOME 90% OF THE CARGO WAS RECOVERED. (N R CHIPCHASE).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the CHORLEY wreck located?

The CHORLEY wreck is located at coordinates 50 19.063 N,3 3.222 W.

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

The CHORLEY lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 50 19.063 N,3 3.222 W.

How deep is the seabed around the CHORLEY?

The seabed around the CHORLEY lies at approximately 54 meters deep.

When did the CHORLEY sink?

The CHORLEY sank on Mar 22, 1917.

When was the wreck of the CHORLEY discovered?

The wreck of the CHORLEY was discovered in 1917.

What country did the CHORLEY belong to?

The CHORLEY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the CHORLEY carrying?

The CHORLEY was carrying armament,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the CHORLEY?

The CHORLEY had a tonnage of 3838 tons.

What type of wreck is the CHORLEY?

The CHORLEY is classified as a steam ship.

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