Horley Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Horley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 39 N,1 36.02 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.650000
  • Longitude: -1.600333
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HORLEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 311
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo stone
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 29, 1922
Original Detection Year 1922
Last Detection Year 1999
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 28, 2021

Surveying Details

HH100/351/15 28.10.99 LIES IN 5539.00N, 0136.02W [OGB]. THE MAIN PART THAT REMAINS IS THE RUSTING BOILER. IT HAS NOW BURST OPEN AND CAN BE ENTERED. THE PROP SHAFT, CONDENSER AND OTHER PARTS OF THE SHIP LIE IN THE GULLY. (R YOUNG, LTR DTD 26.10.99). NCA. STS. HH090/915/01 21.1.02 NOT LOCATED. (GARDLINE, HI 915). NCA. SEP 2021/000090526 13.4.21 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2020). (MERITAITO, HI1591). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

STEEL HULLED SS REGISTERED IN DUNDEE. SINGLE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE ABERDEEN FOR WHITSTABLE. CARGO STONE. GROUNDED IN A SHALLOW GULLEY ON THE N SIDE OF THE KNIFESTONE AND BECAME A TOTAL LOSS.

General Comments

ONLY BOILER REMAINS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 55 39 N,1 36.02 W
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FAQ

Where is the HORLEY wreck located?

The HORLEY wreck is located at coordinates 55 39 N,1 36.02 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HORLEY?

The seabed around the HORLEY lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the HORLEY sink?

The HORLEY sank on Aug 29, 1922.

When was the wreck of the HORLEY discovered?

The wreck of the HORLEY was discovered in 1922.

What country did the HORLEY belong to?

The HORLEY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HORLEY carrying?

The HORLEY was carrying stone.

What was the tonnage of the HORLEY?

The HORLEY had a tonnage of 311 tons.

What type of wreck is the HORLEY?

The HORLEY is classified as a steam ship.

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