Harlyn (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Harlyn (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 59.095 N,1 37.393 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.984917
  • Longitude: 1.623217
Wreck Depth 4.2 m
Water Depth 9 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARLYN (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.7 m
Width 11.3 m
Draught 5.5
Sonar Length 87
Sonar Width 60.9
Shadow Height 5.2
Orientation 144
Tonnage 1794
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 022.0,025.5,002.8,232
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 2019
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Last Amended Date Nov 22, 2019

Surveying Details

SUNK 4M SW OF SHIPWASH LTV. POSN 515912N, 013730E, APPROX. (WW1SL). H3186/73 24.5.73 LOCATED IN 515903N, 013734E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.8 IN GEN DEPTH 6.4MTRS. SCOUR 12.5MTRS. GOOD SONAR CONTACT BUT POSSIBLY BANK. (HMS ENTERPRISE). BR STD. H3186/73 21.2.79 EXAM'D 10.10.78 IN 515902N, 013730E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.4 IN GEN DEPTH 5-11MTRS. SCOUR 11-14MTRS. LIES NNW/SSE AND IS ABOUT 200FT LONG, GIVING STRONG SONAR RESPONSE FROM ALL DIRECTIONS. (HMS ENTERPRISE). BR STD. H1940/80 31.3.82 EXAM'D 5.11.81 IN 515904N, 013731E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.6 IN GEN DEPTH 8 TO 9MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 1.1MTRS. LENGTH APPROX 105MTRS, LYING MAINLY NE/SW. LIES ON W SIDE OF SANDBANK. (SOISS, HI 9). NCA. H4027/86 3.11.87 EXAM'D 9.7.87 IN 515904N, 013733E [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 4.7 IN GEN DEPTH 6 TO 7MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 15.2MTRS. DCS3 LENGTH 95MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LYING 135/315 DEG AND POSSIBLY BROKEN IN TWO. GIVES LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY, BUT NO SONAR HEIGHT. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 376). NCA. HH090/667/01 13.12.95 EXAM'D 22.6.95 IN 515905.22N, 013726.03E [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 10.0 IN GEN DEPTH 10.0MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO DCS3 HT. LENGTH 83MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. LIES 140/320 DEGS. LIES UPRIGHT AND BURIED, COPLANAR WITH THE SEA FLOOR. CHART AS FOUL. (OCEONICS, HI 667). NCA, RETAIN AS CHARTED. SEP 2019/000272653 22.11.19 EXAM'D 29.06.19; IN 5159.095N, 0137.393E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 4.2MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 9MTRS, LENGTH 87MTRS, WIDTH 60.9MTRS, HEIGHT 5.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 144/324 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 22MTRS, WIDTH 25.47MTRS, 2.83MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 232 DEGS. DEGRADED WRECK LYING UPRIGHT AND BURIED. SCOUR AT THE FRONT OF THE WRECK. BROKEN IN THE MIDDLE AND LIES AT AROUND 100 DEGREE ANGLE. (CLINTON MARINE, HI 1584). AMEND DW 4.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1915 BY W GREY & CO LTD. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HARRISIONS (LONDON) LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 202HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE THE TYNE FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. STRUCK A MINE LAID BY UC-11 AND SANK 4M SW OF SHIPWASH LTV WITH LOSS OF 2 LIVES. (WW1SL)

General Comments

WELL BROKEN UP

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FAQ

Where is the HARLYN (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HARLYN (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 51 59.095 N,1 37.393 E.

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

The HARLYN (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 4.2 meters and is located at coordinates 51 59.095 N,1 37.393 E.

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

The seabed around the HARLYN (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 9 meters deep.

When did the HARLYN (PROBABLY) sink?

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

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

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

What country did the HARLYN (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HARLYN (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HARLYN (PROBABLY) carrying?

The HARLYN (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HARLYN (PROBABLY)?

The HARLYN (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1794 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARLYN (PROBABLY)?

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

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