Harlech Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Harlech Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 34.559 N,0 10.203 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.575983
  • Longitude: 0.170050
Wreck Depth 3.69 m
Water Depth 8 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARLECH
Type carrier
Flag GB
Sonar Length 70
Sonar Width 12.7
Shadow Height 4.8
Orientation 275
Tonnage 1081
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 15, 1924
Scour Dimensions 115.0,030.0,002.0,050
Original Detection Year 1924
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Apr 9, 2021

Surveying Details

H6925/24 POSN 533430N, 001015E. MARKED BY LIGHT BUOY. - TNM 1583/24. H6925/24 14.6.25 DISPERSED TO LEVEL OF SEA BED. LT BUOY REMOVED. CANCEL TNM. (HUMBER CON BOARD, 13.6.25). H6450/68 10.1.69 NOT FOUND DURING SONAR SWEEP. (ISS, ROS DTD 28.6.68). AMEND DEAD. SEP 2021/000067871 18.5.20 EXAM'D 18.05.20 IN 5334.559N, 0010.203E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 3.69MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 8MTRS, LENGTH 70.00MTRS, WIDTH 12.70MTRS, HEIGHT 4.80MTRS, ORIENTATION 275 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 115.00MTRS, WIDTH 30.00MTRS, 2.00MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 050 DEGS. DEBRIS FIELD LENGTH 75.00MTRS, TOWARDS 275 DEGS. WRECK LOCATED 85M NORTH EAST (040 DEGS). HULL AND TWO BOILERS VISIBLE IN MBES DATA. COLLAPSED. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1683). AMEND DW 3.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK AFTER COLLISION OFF SPURN HEAD.

General Comments

WRECK LOCATED 85M NORTH EAST (40 �). HULL AND TWO BOILERS VISIBLE IN MBES DATA. COLLAPSED.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 34.559 N,0 10.203 E
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FAQ

Where is the HARLECH wreck located?

The HARLECH wreck is located at coordinates 53 34.559 N,0 10.203 E.

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

The HARLECH lies at a depth of about 3.69 meters and is located at coordinates 53 34.559 N,0 10.203 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HARLECH?

The seabed around the HARLECH lies at approximately 8 meters deep.

When did the HARLECH sink?

The HARLECH sank on Oct 15, 1924.

When was the wreck of the HARLECH discovered?

The wreck of the HARLECH was discovered in 1924.

What country did the HARLECH belong to?

The HARLECH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HARLECH carrying?

The HARLECH was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HARLECH?

The HARLECH had a tonnage of 1081 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARLECH?

The HARLECH is classified as a carrier.

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