Mid-Surrey (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Mid-surrey (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 41.336 N,0 14.655 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.688933
  • Longitude: 0.244250
Wreck Depth 15 m
Water Depth 35 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name MID-SURREY (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 67.7 m
Width 8.8 m
Draught 5.2
Orientation 90
Tonnage 879
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jul 18, 1919
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H5768/19 28.7.19 REPD LOST IN POSN BEACHY HEAD BRG N BY E HALF E [MAG], 2.75M OR 504118N, 001445E IN ABOUT 15FMS. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). CHART AS WK (OLD SYMBOL). BR STD. H1656/24 5.3.24 AMENDED TO DW. BR STD. H632/31 9.2.31 AMENDED TO DWPA. NE 2451. H7221/39 10.11.37 AN AREA EXTENDING TO A MINIMUM DISTANCE OF 0.5M FROM CHARTED POSN WAS SWEPT BY OROPESA SWEEP TO A DEPTH OF 10FMS WITHOUT RESULT. TWO ADDITIONAL AREAS TO THE EAST WHERE SOME SLIGHT INDICATIONS WERE THOUGHT TO EXIST WERE SWEPT TO DEPTHS OF 50FT & 51FT WITHOUT RESULT. (HMS FLINDERS, 26.10.37). AMENDED TO NDWPA. BR STD. 31.1.73 NOW CHARTED AS USCPA 15.0MTRS. NC 536. H4959/73 3.4.75 NOT LOCATED USING DCS3 & E/S. GEN DEPTH 29MTRS. CLOSELY SEARCHED FOR. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). AMENDED TO DEAD. 9.6.76 REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN LOCATED. STANDS APPROX 20-25FT HIGH IN GEN DEPTHS OF 110-120FT. NO SUPERSTRUCTURE SEEN. (C SILVESTER, SHOREHAM, TELECON 9.6.76). NCA. 25.3.13 ABOVE REPORT CONSIDERED TO REFER TO NEWENT [80110] (QV).
Last Amended Date Mar 25, 2013

Circumstances of loss

14.1.77 PASSAGE BARRY FOR LONDON. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION. (R A LEE, LTR DTD 14.1.77).

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FAQ

Where is the MID-SURREY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The MID-SURREY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 41.336 N,0 14.655 E.

How deep is the MID-SURREY (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The MID-SURREY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 15 meters and is located at coordinates 50 41.336 N,0 14.655 E.

How deep is the seabed around the MID-SURREY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the MID-SURREY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 35 meters deep.

When did the MID-SURREY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The MID-SURREY (POSSIBLY) sank on Jul 18, 1919.

When was the wreck of the MID-SURREY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the MID-SURREY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1919.

What country did the MID-SURREY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The MID-SURREY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the MID-SURREY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The MID-SURREY (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the MID-SURREY (POSSIBLY)?

The MID-SURREY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 879 tons.

What type of wreck is the MID-SURREY (POSSIBLY)?

The MID-SURREY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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