Harley (Part Of)(Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Harley (part of)(possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 16.47 N,2 9.265 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.274500
  • Longitude: -2.154417
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 50 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARLEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 40.5 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 3.4
Sonar Length 18
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 3.4
Orientation 140
Tonnage 400
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 14, 1944
Bottom Texture Sand
Debris Field 0050.0,000
Original Detection Year 2008
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Jun 17, 2008

Surveying Details

H067/44 H067/44 POSN 561854N, 020912W. (NOIC METHIL, NOV 1944). FOR FILING ONLY. 18.1.08 SEP 2008/000005854 18.1.08 WK LOCATED IN 5616.470N, 0209.261W [WGD] USING DGPS. GEN DEPTH 50.0MTRS. LENGTH 20MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS, HT 4.8MTRS. LIES 090/270 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HN FOR HI 1152). INS AS WK 45MTRS. BR STD. HH091/152/01 17.6.08 HH091/152/01 & SEP 2008/000075801 17.6.08 EXAM'D 12.2.08 IN 5616.470N, 0209.265W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.7 IN GEN DEPTH 50.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 18MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 3.4MTRS. LIES 140/320 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. TWO SMALL PIECES OF DEBRIS, VISIBLE ONLY ON DCS3, LIE APPROX 50MTRS N. (GARDLINE HYDRO, HI 1152). INS AS WK 46MTRS. 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).

General Comments

SMALL, HIGHLY DEGRADED WK

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FAQ

Where is the HARLEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HARLEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 16.47 N,2 9.265 W.

How deep is the HARLEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HARLEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 56 16.47 N,2 9.265 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HARLEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HARLEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 50 meters deep.

When did the HARLEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sink?

The HARLEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) sank on Nov 14, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HARLEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HARLEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2008.

What country did the HARLEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HARLEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HARLEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) carrying?

The HARLEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HARLEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The HARLEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 400 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARLEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY)?

The HARLEY (PART OF)(POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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