Harley Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Harley Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 18.895 N,2 9.295 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.314917
  • Longitude: -2.154917
Wreck Depth 35 m
Water Depth 57 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARLEY
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 40.5 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3.4
Tonnage 400
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 14, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2008
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2008

Surveying Details

H067/44 POSN 561854N, 020912W. (NOIC METHIL, NOV 1944). 6.11.72 INS AS WK USC 15FMS. NE 1407. 22.8.77 SHOWN AS WK USC 27MTRS. NC 175. 16.2.78 DATA RE-ASSESSED. AMEND TO WK USC 35MTRS. NC 1407. HH091/152/01 17.6.08 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1152). AMENDED TO DEAD. DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1919 BY A DE JONG. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR ABERDEEN. CARGO COAL. OVERWHELMED BY WEATHER AND SANK. CREW OF SEVEN LOST. (DODS & SIBI).

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FAQ

Where is the HARLEY wreck located?

The HARLEY wreck is located at coordinates 56 18.895 N,2 9.295 W.

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

The HARLEY lies at a depth of about 35 meters and is located at coordinates 56 18.895 N,2 9.295 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HARLEY?

The seabed around the HARLEY lies at approximately 57 meters deep.

When did the HARLEY sink?

The HARLEY sank on Nov 14, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HARLEY discovered?

The wreck of the HARLEY was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HARLEY belong to?

The HARLEY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HARLEY carrying?

The HARLEY was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HARLEY?

The HARLEY had a tonnage of 400 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARLEY?

The HARLEY is classified as a steam ship.

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