Netley Abbey (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Netley abbey (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.125 N,2 29.628 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.202083
  • Longitude: -2.493800
Wreck Depth 56 m
Water Depth 60 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name NETLEY ABBEY (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 79.3 m
Width 10.6 m
Draught 7
Sonar Length 53
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 4.2
Orientation 108
Tonnage 1620
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 4, 1899
Bottom Texture Gravel
Original Detection Year 1987
Last Detection Year 2005
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 15, 2003

Surveying Details

17.6.87 17.6.87 WK LOCATED 15.6.87 IN 501206N, 021942W [OGB] USING DECCA , LEAST E/S DEPTH 57 IN GEN DEPTH 61MTRS. MAGNETOMETER READINGS INDICATED WK IS ABOUT 120 TONS. (T HANLAN, TELECON). INS AS 57MTRS. BR STD. HH090/961/01 15.12.03 HH090/961/01 15.12.03 EXAM'D 10.8.03 IN 5012.125N, 0229.628W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 56.1 IN GEN DEPTH 60MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 53MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 4.2MTRS. LIES 018/198 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. APPEARS TO BE SEDIMENT PILED AGAINST THE EASTERN END OF WK. (GARDLINE, HI 961). SEVERAL SMALL FRAGMENTS LIE NEARBY. AMEND WK 56MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/22 18.7.05 HH100/351/22 18.7.05 AN OLD WRECK, WELL BROKEN UP AND PARTLY BURIED. SCATTERED CARGO OF COAL BLOCKS. TWO BOILERS AND AN UNUSUAL COMPOUND ENGINE WITH A WHEEL ON THE BACK. CONSIDERED BY A DUNSTER TO BE PROBABLY 'NETLEY ABBEY'. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1898 BY W GREY, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PYEMAN WATSON & CO, CARDIFF. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 191NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY T RICHARDSON & SONS, HARTLEPOOL. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR KRONSHADT. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH HMS SURPRISE, A 1650 TON DESPATCH VESSEL. (SIBI).

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP AND PARTLY BURIED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 12.125 N,2 29.628 W
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FAQ

Where is the NETLEY ABBEY (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The NETLEY ABBEY (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.125 N,2 29.628 W.

How deep is the NETLEY ABBEY (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The NETLEY ABBEY (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 56 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.125 N,2 29.628 W.

How deep is the seabed around the NETLEY ABBEY (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the NETLEY ABBEY (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 60 meters deep.

When did the NETLEY ABBEY (POSSIBLY) sink?

The NETLEY ABBEY (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 4, 1899.

When was the wreck of the NETLEY ABBEY (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the NETLEY ABBEY (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1987.

What country did the NETLEY ABBEY (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The NETLEY ABBEY (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the NETLEY ABBEY (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The NETLEY ABBEY (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the NETLEY ABBEY (POSSIBLY)?

The NETLEY ABBEY (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1620 tons.

What type of wreck is the NETLEY ABBEY (POSSIBLY)?

The NETLEY ABBEY (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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