Hms Hughli (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hms hughli (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 12.867 N,2 51.917 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.214450
  • Longitude: 2.865283
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS HUGHLI (POSSIBLY)
Type tug
Flag GB
Tonnage 513
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 15, 1919
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1924
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Aug 30, 2007

Surveying Details

H3573/19 3.5.19 WK [OLD SYMBOL] IN 511130N, 024500E, OR 355DEGS, 3.5M FROM TEMPLESS TOWER, NIEUWPORT. MARKED BY A BUOY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) - NM 940/19. H8191/19 28.10.19 HUGHLI LIFTED & CLEARED TO S SIDE OF CHANNEL TO FORESHORE MIDWAY BETWEEN MIDDLEKERKE AND OSTENDE. (CDR YOUNG) POSN AMENDED TO 511310N, 025140E APPROX & BUOY ERASED. BA 324. H8582/19 7.11.19 POSN 15FT FROM FORESHORE AT LW WITH MARIAKERKE CHURCH BEARING SE [MAG]. (CDR YOUNG). AMEND POSN TO 511252N, 025155E. BA 324. H5031/20 15.7.20 MARKED BY G CONL BUOY 400MTRS N 88DEGS W, & W CONL LT BUOY, SHOWING A WHITE LT, 50MTRS W OF WK. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) BA 324. H5373/20 30.7.20 PROPOSED TO ABANDON TO BELGIUM AUTHORITIES FOR DEMOLITION. NCA. H3902/24 5.6.24 DELETE. (OSTEND NM MAY 1924) AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE WK & BUOYS. - NM ACTION.

Circumstances of loss

23.2.1915 BUILT IN 1894. HIRED BY THE ADMIRALTY AS SALVAGE VESSEL FROM 23.2.1915. FOUNDERED OFF NIEWPOORT. WAS LATER CLEARED TO S SIDE OF CHANNEL TO FORESHORE MIDWAY BETWEEN MIDDLEKERKE AND OSTENDE.

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FAQ

Where is the HMS HUGHLI (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HMS HUGHLI (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 12.867 N,2 51.917 E.

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

The seabed around the HMS HUGHLI (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the HMS HUGHLI (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HMS HUGHLI (POSSIBLY) sank on May 15, 1919.

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

The wreck of the HMS HUGHLI (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1919.

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

The HMS HUGHLI (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

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

The HMS HUGHLI (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 513 tons.

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

The HMS HUGHLI (POSSIBLY) is classified as a tug.

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