Harden Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Harden Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 27.545 N,1 5.182 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.459083
  • Longitude: 1.086367
Wreck Depth 14 m
Water Depth 15 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARDEN
Type steam ship
Sonar Length 45
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 1.4
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1686
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 20, 1919
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.2,
Original Detection Year 1919
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source other
Surveying Details H115/20 5.1.20 SUNK 1.5 MILES S X E 0.5 E FROM MID OUTER DOWSING BUOY. POSN 532715N, 010500E APPROX. H115/20 9.1.20 INS WK IN 532715N, 010500E. - NM 103/20. 16.10.26 AMEND TO DW. BR STD. H5067/30 29.7.30 NOT FOUND. CHARTED POSN CLEARED BY CHAIN SWEEP AT 9FMS (16.5MTRS). (TH). DELETE. - NM 1236/30. HH090/579/01 9.2.93 AREA OF DEBRIS EXAM'D 8.11.92 IN 532731.7N, 010517.7E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 14.8 IN GEN DEPTH 15.3MTRS. SCOUR 0.2MTR DEEP. DCS3 HT 1.4MTRS, LENGTH 45MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 045/225 DEG ON LOOSE SANDY SEDIMENT. (SEATEAM, HI 579). INS AS WK 14MTRS. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Apr 15, 2002

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY W GREY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. ONWED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HARRISIONS'S LTD, LONDON. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 198HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE CENTRAL MARINE ENG WORKS. PASSAGE METHIL FOR DUNKIRK. CARGO COAL. STRUCK SUBMERGED OBJECT AND BROKE HER BACK. SANK AFTER ANCHORING.

General Comments

AREA OF DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 27.545 N,1 5.182 E
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FAQ

Where is the HARDEN wreck located?

The HARDEN wreck is located at coordinates 53 27.545 N,1 5.182 E.

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

The HARDEN lies at a depth of about 14 meters and is located at coordinates 53 27.545 N,1 5.182 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HARDEN?

The seabed around the HARDEN lies at approximately 15 meters deep.

When did the HARDEN sink?

The HARDEN sank on Dec 20, 1919.

When was the wreck of the HARDEN discovered?

The wreck of the HARDEN was discovered in 1919.

What was the tonnage of the HARDEN?

The HARDEN had a tonnage of 1686 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARDEN?

The HARDEN is classified as a steam ship.

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