Harcourt Wreck

Field Value
Harcourt Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 36.165 N,1 3.181 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.602750
  • Longitude: 1.053017
Wreck Depth 3.9 m
Water Depth 4 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARCOURT
Type barge
Flag GB
Tonnage 71
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo grain
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 15, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1983
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jul 4, 2001

Surveying Details

H6930/16 MAST VISIBLE, BUOYED, IN 513615N, 010310E. (B OF T WR 6/104). CHART AS OBSOLETE WK SYMBOL (1916). - FNM 543/16. H6930/16 8.10.18 FOULED BY BARGE WARDEN CASTLE ON 8.10.18. FOULED BY BARGE SHAMROCK ON 26.11.18. (M46951 & M53554). NFA.. H715/21 2.3.21 MASTS REMOVED. WK LYING 157DEGS [T], 1.55M FROM MAPLIN LTHO. SURVEYED AND FOUND TO BE LEVEL WITH THE GROUND. (TH, 31.1.21 & 21.2.21). DELETE WK & BUOY. NOTE. H1426/84 29.2.84 OBSTN 3.9MTRS IN 513609N, 010317E SHOWN ON PLA 211/2. INS AS OB 3.9MTRS. BR STD. H4399/71 25.4.84 LOCATED IN 513608N, 010317E USING PLA HIFIX/6 [2 LOP], ON 30.5.83. LEAST E/S DEPTH 3.9 IN GEN DEPTH 4MTRS. NO SCOUR. NOT SWEPT. (PLA WK REPORT 3/83). BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1895, FOUNDERED ON MAPLIN SANDS WHILST EN-ROUTE LONDON TO IPSWICH. (SHIPWRECK INDEX OF THE BRITISH ISLES).

General Comments

WOODEN HULL, LEVEL WITH SEABED

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 36.165 N,1 3.181 E
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FAQ

Where is the HARCOURT wreck located?

The HARCOURT wreck is located at coordinates 51 36.165 N,1 3.181 E.

How deep is the HARCOURT and where exactly is it located?

The HARCOURT lies at a depth of about 3.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 36.165 N,1 3.181 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HARCOURT?

The seabed around the HARCOURT lies at approximately 4 meters deep.

When did the HARCOURT sink?

The HARCOURT sank on Sep 15, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HARCOURT discovered?

The wreck of the HARCOURT was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HARCOURT belong to?

The HARCOURT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HARCOURT carrying?

The HARCOURT was carrying grain.

What was the tonnage of the HARCOURT?

The HARCOURT had a tonnage of 71 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARCOURT?

The HARCOURT is classified as a barge.

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