Harlington (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Harlington (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 58.724 N,1 37.884 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.978733
  • Longitude: 1.631400
Wreck Depth 8.69 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARLINGTON (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 64 m
Width 9.8 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 67.7
Sonar Width 6.8
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 8
Tonnage 1089
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 9, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions 121.8,057.4,004.3,043
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SANK 4M SW OF SHIPWASH LTV. (WW1SL). UNKNOWN WK IN 515903N, 013734E IS POSSIBLY THE HARLINGTON OR HARLYN. H5150/50 9.7.50 SWEPT CLEAR 28FT. POSN BY HSA. (HMS SCOTT, 8.7.50). INS AS OB 4FMS 4FT. - NM 1606/50. H3958/61 26.11.62 BANK HAS NOW SHIFTED TOO CLOSE TO POSN FOR SWEEPING. LEAST E/S DEPTH 31FT IN GEN DEPTH 11-60FT. (HMS EGERIA). H1144/65 3.8.65 LEAST E/S DEPTH 29FT IN GEN DEPTH 50FT. SCOUR 52FT. BOLD AND PROMINENT E/S TRACE. UNDOUBTEDLY A WRECK. (HMS ECHO, 18.11.64). AMEND TO WK 4FMS 4FT. BR STD. H3186/73 8.5.73 EXAM'D IN 515841N, 013759E [OGB] USINF HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 19.5 IN GEN DEPTH 25MTRS. WRECK OVER SHADOWED BY BANK. (HMS ENTERPRISE). NCA. 24.5.73 AMEND TO SW 8.5MTRS. NC 2051. H3186/73 21.2.79 EXAM'D 9.8.78 IN 515842N, 013759 [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.4 IN GEN DEPTH 13-14MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 14.4MTRS. LIES N/S WITH LENGTH ABOUT 200FT. NO DCS3 HT. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 60C/78). BR STD. H4027/86 3.11.87 EXAM'D 9.7.87 IN 515842N, 013759E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.4 IN GEN DEPTH 12MTRS. NO SCOUR. INTACT AND PARTIALLY BURIED WITH DCS3 LENGTH 77MTRS, WIDTH 6MTRS. LYING, PROBABLY ON ITS SIDE, 000/180 DEG. GIVES LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY BUT NO SONAR SHADOW. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 376). HH090/667/01 13.12.95 EXAM'D 3.7.95 IN 515842.58N, 013753.12E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 9.4 IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 1.8MTRS. LENGTH 70MTRS, WIDTH 13MTRS. LIES 005/185 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. APPEARS INVERTED, PARTIALLY BURIED. DIVERS CONFIRM LEAST DEPTH. NOT SWEPT DUE TO NUMBER OF POTS IN AREA. (OCEANICS, HI 667). BR STD. SEP 2019/000272653 21.11.19 EXAM'D 29.06.19; IN 5158.724N, 0137.884E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 8.69MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS, LENGTH 67.7MTRS, WIDTH 6.8MTRS, HEIGHT 5.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 008/188 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 121.8MTRS, WIDTH 57.4MTRS, 4.3MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 043 DEGS. WRECK PARTIALLY BURIED, LYING ON ITS SIDE. (CLINTON MARINE, HI 1584). AMEND DW 8.6MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 21, 2019

Circumstances of loss

EX-FIGULINA. BUILT IN 1913 BY OSBOURNE, GRAHAM & CO, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY P & O STEAM NAVIGATION CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 142HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE NEWCASTLE FOR LONDON. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-11, & SANK 4M SW FROM SHIPWASH LTV WITH LOSS OF 7 LIVES. (WW1SL & DODS)

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FAQ

Where is the HARLINGTON (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HARLINGTON (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 58.724 N,1 37.884 E.

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

The HARLINGTON (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 8.69 meters and is located at coordinates 51 58.724 N,1 37.884 E.

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

The seabed around the HARLINGTON (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the HARLINGTON (PROBABLY) sink?

The HARLINGTON (PROBABLY) sank on Dec 9, 1916.

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

The wreck of the HARLINGTON (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HARLINGTON (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HARLINGTON (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HARLINGTON (PROBABLY) carrying?

The HARLINGTON (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HARLINGTON (PROBABLY)?

The HARLINGTON (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1089 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARLINGTON (PROBABLY)?

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

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