The wreck of the Royal Naval brig Racehorse (18 guns) which sank on 14th Dec 1822 off Langness.  HMS Racehorse was a Cruizer-class brig-sloop built in 1806 at Hamilton and Breed's yard in Hastings.  She was sailing to the Island to pick up survivors from a previous (October) shipwreck.  High wind and heavy seas pushed the Racehorse against the rocks near the Skerranes, Langness Point.  


Due to efforts of crew and locals, most crew were saved, but 6 crew lost their lives along with 3 locals who had gone to the ship's aid.  Neither Captain Suckling or his officers were blamed, but the master, William Hodder and the pilot, William Edwards, were reprimanded for navigational error.  


The wreck lies in 10m depth of water and is legally protected and owned by the IOM Sub Aqua Club, and may not be dived without permission.  Exploration by the club has led to the recovery of many finds from the sea bed.