Hartley Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hartley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 37.006 N,0 52.138 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.616767
  • Longitude: -0.868967
Wreck Depth 31.41 m
Water Depth 36 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARTLEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 69.8 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 76.4
Sonar Width 16.4
Shadow Height 5.05
Orientation 18
Tonnage 1150
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 26, 1918
Original Detection Year 1918
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Sep 20, 2001

Surveying Details

SANK 2 MILES NE FROM SKINNINGROVE. (WW1SL). H02109/41 15.9.41 INS DWPA IN 543800N, 005000W. - NM 2097/41. H02109/41 1.12.49 NOT FOUND. (HMS SHARPSHOOTER). DELETED. - NM 2463/49. H6331/87/2 3.2.89 WK EXAM'D 3.8.88 IN 543700N, 005202W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 29.3, FOUL AT 29.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.8 IN GEN DEPTH 36.4MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 4.6MTRS, LENGTH 80MTRS. LIES 025/205 DEG. INTACT EXCEPT FOR DAMAGE AMIDSHIPS AND WITH SLIGHT LIST. HIGH POINT AMIDSHIPS. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). BR STD. HH100/351/06 13.4.93 DIVED AUG '90 IN 543703.5N, 005202.5W [OGB] USING GPS. IDENTIFIED AS HARTLEY BY BELL. LIES BOWS E AND WITH STERN COLLAPSED TO STBD. BOILER AND ENGINE ROOM UPRIGHT. STANDS 2MTRS HIGH. (G WADSWORTH, 1.3.93). NCA. HH100/351/09 12.6.95 A COLLIER WITH ENGINES MIDSHIPS. SINGLE BOILER, FOUR FURNACES. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE. (A C JACKSON/C A RACEY). SEP 2017/000002822 3.5.17 EXAM'D 12.12.16; IN 5437.006N, 0052.138W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.41MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS, LENGTH 76.4MTRS, WIDTH 16.4MTRS, HEIGHT 5.05MTRS, ORIENTATION 018/198 DEGS. WRECK IS SEVERELY DEGRADED BUT THE REMAINS SIT UPRIGHT. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1903 BY WOOD, SKINNER & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY THE BRITISH AND AFRICAN STEAM NAV CO. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 151HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BOULOGNE FOR THE TYNE. IN BALLAST. TORPEDOED AND SUNK BY UB-34.

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FAQ

Where is the HARTLEY wreck located?

The HARTLEY wreck is located at coordinates 54 37.006 N,0 52.138 W.

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

The HARTLEY lies at a depth of about 31.41 meters and is located at coordinates 54 37.006 N,0 52.138 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HARTLEY?

The seabed around the HARTLEY lies at approximately 36 meters deep.

When did the HARTLEY sink?

The HARTLEY sank on Jan 26, 1918.

When was the wreck of the HARTLEY discovered?

The wreck of the HARTLEY was discovered in 1918.

What country did the HARTLEY belong to?

The HARTLEY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HARTLEY carrying?

The HARTLEY was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HARTLEY?

The HARTLEY had a tonnage of 1150 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARTLEY?

The HARTLEY is classified as a steam ship.

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