Hardingham Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hardingham Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 38.999 N,1 40.627 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.649983
  • Longitude: 1.677117
Wreck Depth 14.3 m
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARDINGHAM
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Tonnage 5415
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 8, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1989
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H0562/40 20.6.40 PFNM 1538/40. H0565/40 19.8.40 INS DW. - NM 2080/40. H0562/40 7.9.42 AMEND TO DW 2 MASTS (CONSPIC). - NM 1922/42. H0562/40 18.3.46 AMEND POSN & DELETE 2 MASTS (CONSPIC). - NM 935/46. H0562/40 28.2.46 DRIFT SWEEP ATTEMPTED BUT ABANDONED. FOUL AT 16FT, CLEAR AT 14FT IN 513858N, 014044E. (CAPT M/S, SHEERNESS, 26.2.46). H0562/40 29.7.46 DISPERSED TO 45FT. (HMS SCALPAY, 27.7.46). H0562/40 26.8.46 CLEAR AT 47FT, FOUL AT 48FT. (HMS SCALPAY, 24.8.46). H0562/40 1.10.46 DRIFT SWEEP, A/S SWEEP & E/S CARRIED OUT. CLEAR AT 48, FOUL AT 49FT. LEAST E/S DEPTH 48FT. POSN 513858N, 014044E. (CAPT M/S, SHEERNESS, 13.9.46). AMEND TO WK 8FMS. - NM 3301/46. 12.6.69 AMEND TO WK 7FMS 5FT [LAT]. NE1975. H4988/71 5.1.71 NOT FOUND BY DCS3 UNDER GOOD CONDITIONS. (HMS FAWN). NCA YET. 23.1.73 AMEND TO WK 14.3MTRS [LAT] NC 1975. H6340/87 27.2.89 NOT FOUND DURING SONAR/MAGNETOMETER SEARCH. AREA OF BLAND SEABED. CONSIDER WK EXAM'D IN 513915N, 014050E TO BE HARDINGHAM. EXPUNGE. (NP 1016, HI 423). DELETE. - NM 865/89. HH090/667/01 3.1.96 NOT LOCATED BY DCS3 ON 100MTR SCALE AND MAGNETOMETER. (OCEONICS, HI 667). RETAIN DEAD. 5.3.13 NOT LOCATED 12.2012 USING M/B. (NETSURVEY, HI 1398). NCA.
Last Amended Date Jul 18, 2016

Circumstances of loss

MINED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 38.999 N,1 40.627 E
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FAQ

Where is the HARDINGHAM wreck located?

The HARDINGHAM wreck is located at coordinates 51 38.999 N,1 40.627 E.

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

The HARDINGHAM lies at a depth of about 14.3 meters and is located at coordinates 51 38.999 N,1 40.627 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HARDINGHAM?

The seabed around the HARDINGHAM lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the HARDINGHAM sink?

The HARDINGHAM sank on Jun 8, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HARDINGHAM discovered?

The wreck of the HARDINGHAM was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HARDINGHAM belong to?

The HARDINGHAM belonged to NO.

What was the tonnage of the HARDINGHAM?

The HARDINGHAM had a tonnage of 5415 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARDINGHAM?

The HARDINGHAM is classified as a steam ship.

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