Harmatris Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Harmatris Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 44.55 N,1 34.251 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.742500
  • Longitude: 1.570850
Wreck Depth 6.2 m
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARMATRIS
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 125 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Orientation 90
Tonnage 6387
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 8, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1992
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1539/16 15.3.16 H1539/16 15.3.16 WK (1916) IN 504430N, 013400E. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 135/16 ISSUED. H6202/16 11.10.16 H6202/16 11.10.16 WK IN 504436N, 013412E MARKED BY B BUOY, FR, CLOSE SW. (ADMIRALTY). - FNM 496/16 ISSUED. H7386/18 10.12.18 H7386/18 10.12.18 WK, DANGEROUS TO NAVIGATION, IN 504436N, 013415E. (FRENCH WK LIST). CHART AS WK [OLD SYMBOL] (1916). LC 438 & LC 2148. H7143/19 27.9.19 H7143/19 27.9.19 WK, AWASH, IN 504436N, 013412E MARKED BY LT BUOY, FR, CLOSE W. (PARIS NM 1873/19). AMEND TO REVISED POSN MARKED LT BUOY. - NM 1796/19. H6343/20 8.9.20 H6343/20 8.9.20 WK MARKED BY BUOY, FR, IN 504435N, 013414E. (PARIS NM). H2961/22 18.5.22 H2961/22 18.5.22 AMEND TO ST (1916) IN 504437N, 013416E. SQ. DATE. H4139/23 14.6.23 H4139/23 14.6.23 WK TO BE DISPERSED & BUOY REMOVED. (PARIS NM 1118/23). WK & BUOY DELETED. - NM 924/23. H8599/24 11.2.24 H8599/24 11.2.24 WK, NOW WITH LEAST DEPTH 7MTRS [3.75FMS], IN 504437N, 013416E. (FR CHART). NOTE. H5873/33 13.9.33 H5873/33 13.9.33 WK, LEAST DEPTH 6.4MTRS [3.5FMS], IN POSN 273DEGS 1.84M FROM GRANDE ARMEE COLUMI. (PARIS NM 1525/33). AMEND TO WK 3.5FMS [6.4MTRS] IN 504435N, 013418E. - NM 1458/33. H3963/37 21.6.37 H3963/37 21.6.37 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. (PARIS NM 1326(T)/37). - TNM 1036(T)/37 ISSUED. H3963/37 22.11.37 H3963/37 22.11.37 WK TO BE DISPERSED. (PARIS NM 2826/37). DELETED. - NM 2210/37. H3335/38 25.8.38 H3335/38 25.8.38 BARGE IS STILL REPD AS MOORED OVER SIGHT OF WK, WHILST SALVAGE WORK CONTINUES. (PARIS NM 1262(T)/38). - TNM 1105(T)/38 ISSUED. H3963/37 22.11.39 H3963/37 22.11.39 SALVAGE COMPLETED, WK DISPERSED LEVEL WITH GROUND. (PARIS NM 1326(T)/39). H3335/38 16.4.40 H3335/38 16.4.40 CANCELS TNM. (PARIS NM 1466/40). H01664/43 28.6.43 H01664/43 28.6.43 WK 8MTRS [4.25FMS] SHOWN IN POSN 47DEGS, 900FT FROM BOULOGNE S BREAKWATER LT [504430N, 013405E APPROX] ON FR 3648. NOTE. H04344/44 16.11.44 H04344/44 16.11.44 WK, LEAST DEPTH 7.5MTRS [4FMS], IN POSN 54DEGS, 900FT FROM BOULOGNE S BREAKWATER LT [504430N, 013405E APPROX]. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2548/44. H2370/55 14.11.55 H2370/55 14.11.55 NOW CHARTED AS DWP 4.25FMS. LC 438. H5787/58 29.8.58 H5787/58 29.8.58 WK OF 'HARMATRIS', REPD TO HAVE SUNK INTO MUD OR BEEN DISPERSED, IN 504435N, 013418E. CONSTRUCTED OF STEEL WITH TWO DECKS & A SHELTER DECK. (HMS KILLIECRANKIE, JUNE 1958). 28.3.68 28.3.68 SHOWN AS DWP 7.7MTRS 504437N, 013419E ON FR 6436. NC 438. 12.12.72 12.12.72 SHOWN AS DWP 7.6MTRS ON FR 6436. NE 438. H7572/68 1.4.81 H7572/68 1.4.81 DWP, WITH LEAST DEPTHS 5.7MTRS SHOWN IN 504437N, 013420E & 6.5MTRS SHOWN IN 504436N, 013416.5E ON FR 6466 [1981 EDN]. AMEND TO DWP 5.7MTRS. - NM 898/81. 8.7.81 8.7.81 NOW CHARETD AS DWP 5.7MTRS IN 504437N, 013420E & 6.5MTRS IN 504436N, 013416.5E. NE 438. 11.11.92 11.11.92 WK OF 'HARMATRIS' IN 504436.1N, 013419.9E [+/-100MTRS]. LEAST DEPTH 6.2 IN GEN DEPTH 7MTRS, BY E/S & DIVER. NOT SURVEYED BY FRENCH HYDRO. (FR WK RECORDS [1987] NO 21601085). WK PA 6.2MTRS SHOWN IN 504437N, 013420E [EUR] ON FR 7247 [INT 1743] [1991 EDN]. AMEND TO WK PA 6.2MTRS IN 504436.1N, 013419.9E [EUR]. NE 438. [WGD] POSN: 5044.550N, 0134.251E.
Last Amended Date Feb 17, 2012

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1912 BY NORTHUMBERLAND SB CO LTD, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J C HARRISON LTD, LONDON. PASSAGE ST JOHN'S NEW BRUNSWICK FOR BOULOGNE. ON MILITARY SERVICE AT TIME OF LOSS. TORPEDOED. (WWISL & HMS KILLIECRANKIE).

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FAQ

Where is the HARMATRIS wreck located?

The HARMATRIS wreck is located at coordinates 50 44.55 N,1 34.251 E.

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

The HARMATRIS lies at a depth of about 6.2 meters and is located at coordinates 50 44.55 N,1 34.251 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HARMATRIS?

The seabed around the HARMATRIS lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the HARMATRIS sink?

The HARMATRIS sank on Mar 8, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HARMATRIS discovered?

The wreck of the HARMATRIS was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HARMATRIS belong to?

The HARMATRIS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HARMATRIS carrying?

The HARMATRIS was carrying general and mixed goods,foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the HARMATRIS?

The HARMATRIS had a tonnage of 6387 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARMATRIS?

The HARMATRIS is classified as a steam ship.

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