Hardingham (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hardingham (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 39.287 N,1 40.724 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.654783
  • Longitude: 1.678733
Wreck Depth 16.8 m
Water Depth 22 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARDINGHAM (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag NO
Length 130.5 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7.9
Sonar Length 129
Sonar Width 32
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 11
Tonnage 5415
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 8, 1940
Bottom Texture 4,6
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H2132/70 21.1.70 EXAM'D 14.10.69 IN 513915N, 014051E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.1 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. NO SCOUR. FAIRLY LARGE WK. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 43/69). - NM 307/70. H4988/71 5.1.72 POSN 513922N, 014047E [EUR]. LEAST E/S DEPTH OBTAINED 19.7MTRS. NOT FULLY EXAM'D. (HMS FAWN). H6340/87 1.3.89 EXAM'D 20.9.88 IN 513915N, 014050E [OGB] USING COMPOUND HYPERFIX/TRISPONDER. SWEPT CLEAR AT 14.9, FOUL AT 15.2MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 17.1 IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. NO SCOUR AND NO APPRECIABLE SONAR SHADOW. INTACT BUT WITH SOME EVIDENCE OF DISPERSAL. LENGTH ABOUT 150MTRS. LIES 015/195 DEG. (NP 1016, HI 423). - NM 865/89. HH090/667/01 3.1.96 EXAM'D 18.7.95 IN 513917.25N, 014043.48E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 16.9 IN GEN DEPTH 22.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3.6MTRS. LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 70MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS. GOOD MAGNETIC ANOMALY. BROKEN UP REMAINS OF WK. UNABLE TO SWEEP DUE TO SUB-SEA FLOATS. (OCEONICS, HI 667). NCA. HH090/698/01 22.8.96 LOCATED, NOT EXAMINED. (NP 1016, HI 698). HH090/963/01 26.11.96 EXAM'D 23.10.97 IN 513914.7N, 014049.4E [OGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 17.5, FOUL 17.7MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 18.1 IN GEN DEPTH 22.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 3MTRS. LENGTH 130MTRS, WIDTH 45MTRS. LIES 010/190 DEGS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LARGE AREA OF WELL BROKEN, PROBABLY DISPERSED, WRECKAGE AND DEBRIS. (NP 1016, HI 693). SMALL AREA NOT SWEPT CLOSE TO 'FOUL' POSN. RETAIN SW 14.9MTRS. NCA. SEP 2015/000083463 14.7.16 EXAM'D 23.02.2016 IN 5139.287N, 0140.724E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 16.8MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 22MTRS. LENGTH 129MTRS, WIDTH 32MTRS, HT 5.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 011/191. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK WELL BROKEN UP WITH DISPERSED DEBRIS, EXAMINATION INDICATES STERN LIES TO THE NORTH. (MMT, HI 1474). AMEND DW 16.8MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jul 14, 2016

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1933 BY LITHGOWS LTD, PORT GLASGOW. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY WILLIS SS CO LTD. FOUR BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 544HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR VILLA CONSTITUCION. MINED. (SIBI).

General Comments

AREA OF BROKEN WRECKAGE AND DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 39.287 N,1 40.724 E
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FAQ

Where is the HARDINGHAM (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HARDINGHAM (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 39.287 N,1 40.724 E.

How deep is the HARDINGHAM (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HARDINGHAM (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 16.8 meters and is located at coordinates 51 39.287 N,1 40.724 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HARDINGHAM (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HARDINGHAM (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 22 meters deep.

When did the HARDINGHAM (PROBABLY) sink?

The HARDINGHAM (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 8, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HARDINGHAM (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HARDINGHAM (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HARDINGHAM (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HARDINGHAM (PROBABLY) belonged to NO.

What cargo was the HARDINGHAM (PROBABLY) carrying?

The HARDINGHAM (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HARDINGHAM (PROBABLY)?

The HARDINGHAM (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 5415 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARDINGHAM (PROBABLY)?

The HARDINGHAM (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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