Hardy Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hardy Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 7.64 N,1 24.41 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.127333
  • Longitude: 1.406833
Wreck Depth 4.5 m
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARDY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1957
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Surveying Details H4328/37 30.6.57 DW PD IN 500738N, 012437E OR 305.75DEGS, 2.2MINS FROM AULT LIGHT. (FRENCH NM 24/1448). - NM ACTION. H5933/37 21.10.37 AMENDED TO WK 3.25FMS IN 500730N, 012518E. (FRENCH NM 46/2455). - NM ACTION. H8482/37 1.1.38 POSN NOW 500734N, 012433E. (FRENCH NM 50/3173). - NM ACTION. 14.11.73 AMENDED TO WK 6.2MTRS. (FRENCH CHART 934 [1969 EDN]). NC 2147. 24.8.78 WK 6.2MTRS IN 500738N, 012435E. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 18.10.76). NAMED AS SS 'HARDY'. 19.4.94 DELETED. (FRENCH NM 94 12 35). - NM 1614/94. HH351/460/02 9.2.98 AMENDED TO WK 4.5MTRS IN 500736N, 012436E [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 98 05 09). INS AS WK 4.5MTRS. BR STD. 1.10.99 NOTED AS BRITISH FLAG, SUNK DEC 1911. DIVED IN 1998. POSN 5007.691N, 0124.486E [EUR] USING DGPS, BUT ACCURACY NOTED AS 100MTRS. SEABED SAND AND SHELL. WK INVERTED. ANCHOR CHAIN, BOILER AND RUDDER PRESENT. BOILER IS HIGH POINT. SPREAD OVER SOME 120MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1999). BR STD. HH351/460/03 17.2.00 WK 4.5MTRS IN 5007.69N, 0124.49E [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 00 05 15). BR STD. SEP 2006/373179 26.9.06 SHOWN ON FRENCH 7416 [2ND EDN 2006]. RE-ASSESSED. INS BY NM ACTION ON BA 2147. - NM 5088/06.
Last Amended Date Jan 27, 2017

General Comments

INVERTED, WELL BROKEN UP

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 7.64 N,1 24.41 E
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FAQ

Where is the HARDY wreck located?

The HARDY wreck is located at coordinates 50 7.64 N,1 24.41 E.

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

The HARDY lies at a depth of about 4.5 meters and is located at coordinates 50 7.64 N,1 24.41 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HARDY?

The seabed around the HARDY lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the HARDY discovered?

The wreck of the HARDY was discovered in 1957.

What country did the HARDY belong to?

The HARDY belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the HARDY?

The HARDY is classified as a steam ship.

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