Empire Harry Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Empire harry Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 15.015 N,3 51.745 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.250250
  • Longitude: -3.862417
Wreck Depth -1.72 m
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name EMPIRE HARRY
Type tug
Flag GB
Length 41.5 m
Width 9.1 m
Sonar Length 21
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 3
Orientation 133
Tonnage 479
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 6, 1945
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1982
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 1, 2022

Surveying Details

15.1.82 WK IN 501459N, 035142W. BOILER SHOWS AT LW. WKGE STREWN OVER BOTTOM INSHORE OF BOILER. (BSAC WK REGISTER, VOL 4). HH090/594/01 17.1.95 CHART SYMBOL AMENDED TO ST. HI 594 CONFIRMED THAT BOILER SHOWS. (HMSML GLEANER, HI 594). SEP 2021/000052671 7.10.20 EXAM�D 2020; IN 5015.015N, 0351.745W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH DRIES 1.72MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 1MTRS. LENGTH 21MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 3MTRS. ORIENTATION 133/313 DEGS. WELL DEGRADED, WITH VISIBLE BOILER. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI 1679 - H525-18341). AMEND ST DRIES 1.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

WENT ASHORE IN A GALE WHILE TOWING TWO LADEN BARGES FROM FALMOUTH TO ANTWERP.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 15.015 N,3 51.745 W
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FAQ

Where is the EMPIRE HARRY wreck located?

The EMPIRE HARRY wreck is located at coordinates 50 15.015 N,3 51.745 W.

How deep is the EMPIRE HARRY and where exactly is it located?

The EMPIRE HARRY lies at a depth of about -1.72 meters and is located at coordinates 50 15.015 N,3 51.745 W.

How deep is the seabed around the EMPIRE HARRY?

The seabed around the EMPIRE HARRY lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the EMPIRE HARRY sink?

The EMPIRE HARRY sank on Jun 6, 1945.

When was the wreck of the EMPIRE HARRY discovered?

The wreck of the EMPIRE HARRY was discovered in 1982.

What country did the EMPIRE HARRY belong to?

The EMPIRE HARRY belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the EMPIRE HARRY?

The EMPIRE HARRY had a tonnage of 479 tons.

What type of wreck is the EMPIRE HARRY?

The EMPIRE HARRY is classified as a tug.

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