Hms Apley (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms apley (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 37.02 N,0 56.09 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.617000
  • Longitude: -0.934833
Wreck Depth 31.5 m
Water Depth 34 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS APLEY (POSSIBLY)
Type trawler
Flag GB
Length 36.7 m
Width 6.6 m
Draught 3.5
Sonar Length 20
Sonar Width 9.5
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 304
Tonnage 250
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 6, 1917
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 040.0,,001.2,086.0
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H2537/28 18.2.28 NDW IN APPROX 503600N, 005530W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). H1098/37 8.3.37 CHART AS NDW PA IN 503600N, 005530W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC F016. H7588/37 20.11.37 AREA SWEPT CLEAR TO 10FMS. NOTHING FOUND. (HMS FLINDERS, 11.11.37). 1.4.52 NOW CHARTED AS NDW. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2045. H5808/55 27.2.56 NOW CHARTED AS NDW PA. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NE 2045. H6667/57 28.4.61 ASDIC CONTACTS ABOUT 0.5M E. NOT EXAMINED. (HMS DALRYMPLE, 1958, SURVEY [K2007/3]). 28.3.72 NOW CHARTED AS USC PA 18MTRS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 2045. H4121/76 20.1.77 NOTHING FOUND IN CHARTED POSN BUT WK EXAM'D 8.8.76 IN 503659N, 005600W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31 IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 5MTRS, LENGTH 20MTRS. LIES 120/300DEGS. (HMS FOX, HI 52/76). CHART AS WK 29MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H4824/75 6.2.78 LOCATED 23.3.77 IN 503659N, 005558W [OGB] USING SEAFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.2 IN GEN DEPTH 34.6MTRS. NO SCOUR. SMALL WK, ABOUT 12MTRS LONG & LYING E/W. (SCES, HI 71/77). RETAIN AS CHARTED. H3847/86 21.3.89 EXAM'D 1.11.88 IN 503659N, 005600W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31.3 IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.5MTRS. SMALL WK LYING E/W & GIVES POOR SONAR RESPONSE. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 366). AMEND TO WK 31MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH091/005/01 27.11.03 LOCATED IN LISTED POSN. LENGTH 5MTRS, WIDTH 5MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.6MTRS. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT AND PARTLY BURIED. NFS. (NP 1016, HI 1005). NCA. 10.10.06 DIVED 14.9.02 IN 5037.02N, 0056.09W [WGD] USING GPS. STANDS 4-5MTRS FROM SEABED. ESTIMATED LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 6-7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LIES E/W. SMALL DEBRIS FIELD AT NE CORNER. APPEARED TO HAVE NO BOW OR STERN AND IS PARTIALLY BURIED. INTACT WITH LIST OF APPROX 60 DEGS TO THE S. APPEARS TO HAVE A BULKHEAD IN THE CENTRE OF THE SHIP. (M HORNE). NCA. SEP 2016/000165703 3.5.17 EXAM'D 14.11.16 IN 5037.020N, 0056.090W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 31.5MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 34MTRS. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 9.5MTRS, HT 3.0MTRS. ORIENTATION 304/124 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 40MTRS, 1.2MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 086DEGS. WK LYING UPTURNED. (MMT UK, HI 1499). RETAIN NDW 31MTRS.
Last Amended Date May 3, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1908 BY SMITH'S DOCK CO LTD, N SHIELDS. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 68HP, SINGLE SHAFT. A REQUISITIONED MILFORD HAVEN TRAWLER, HIRED AND CONVERTED TO A MINESWEEPER IN 1914. STRUCK A CONTACT MINE AND SANK. (SIBI). MINED E OF THE ISLE OF WIGHT. (LL WW1).

General Comments

SMALL WK, NO BOW/STERN

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 37.02 N,0 56.09 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS APLEY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS APLEY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 37.02 N,0 56.09 W.

How deep is the HMS APLEY (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HMS APLEY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 31.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 37.02 N,0 56.09 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS APLEY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HMS APLEY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 34 meters deep.

When did the HMS APLEY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS APLEY (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HMS APLEY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HMS APLEY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS APLEY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HMS APLEY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS APLEY (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS APLEY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 250 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS APLEY (POSSIBLY)?

The HMS APLEY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a trawler.

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