Harnis (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Harnis (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 55.822 N,0 23.799 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.930367
  • Longitude: 0.396650
Wreck Depth 28.15 m
Water Depth 45 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARNIS (PROBABLY)
Type carrier
Length 64.9 m
Width 10.4 m
Draught 4.6
Sonar Length 72.7
Sonar Width 12.5
Shadow Height 18.2
Orientation 126
Tonnage 783
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 25, 1975
Bottom Texture 6,4
Scour Dimensions 010.0,,,225.0
Original Detection Year 1975
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Oct 12, 2016

Surveying Details

3.4.75 POSN ESTIMATED AS 535730N, 002600E, BUT NOT FOUND BY THV MERMAID. (CDR PATON, DTI). H2534/74 20.2.80 WK REPD IN 535632N, 002422E. POSN BY DECCA. (KINGFISHER BOOK OF TOWS - VOL.1). H4064/85 22.8.86 LOCATED AND EXAM'D IN 535548N, 002354E [OGB] USING SYLEDIS. SWEPT CLEAR AT 28MTRS, FOUL AT 28.1MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 32.7MTRS. DCS3 LENGTH 65MTRS, BEAM 9MTRS. LIES 120/300 DEG. (UDI GROUP LTD, HN FOR HI 321A). - NM 2646/86. H4064/85 13.1.87 EXAM'D 29.6.86 IN GEN DEPTH 46MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.6MTR. DCS3 HT 2.9MTRS. INTACT WK. (UDI, H525A). NFA. SEP 2016/000053291 12.10.16 EXAM'D 21.3.16; IN 5355.822N, 0023.799E [WGD]. LEAST WCD DEPTH 28.15MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 45MTRS, LENGTH 72.7MTRS, WIDTH 12.5MTRS, HEIGHT 18.2MTRS, ORIENTATION 126/306 DEGS. SCOUR DIMENSIONS LENGTH 10MTRS, TOWARD 225 DEGS. WRECK SITS ON ITS HULL, UPRIGHT BUT LISTING TO PORT. THE FORWARD SECTION HAS BROKEN AWAY AND IS STARTING TO DISINTEGRATE. ADDITIONALY DATA IN THE WATER COLUMN AT THE REAR SETION OF THE WRECK SHOWS ADEPTHS OF 23.3 WHICH APPEARS TO BE A MAST WITH ROPE ATTACHED. THERE IS A STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (MMT, HI 1473). AMEND DW 28MTRS IN REVISED POSITION.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1953 BY FLENSBURGER MASCH. ANST., FLENSBURG. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PARTENREEDEREI M S HARNIS. PASSAGE YMUIDEN TO WHITBY. CARGO IRON. ANCHORED BECAUSE OF FOG ABOUT 20 MILES OFF FLAMBOROUGH HD. WAS RUN INTO BY RUSSIAN FV 'SRT 4573'. SANK IN ABOUT 10 MINUTES.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 55.822 N,0 23.799 E
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FAQ

Where is the HARNIS (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HARNIS (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 53 55.822 N,0 23.799 E.

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

The HARNIS (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 28.15 meters and is located at coordinates 53 55.822 N,0 23.799 E.

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

The seabed around the HARNIS (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 45 meters deep.

When did the HARNIS (PROBABLY) sink?

The HARNIS (PROBABLY) sank on Feb 25, 1975.

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

The wreck of the HARNIS (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1975.

What cargo was the HARNIS (PROBABLY) carrying?

The HARNIS (PROBABLY) was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the HARNIS (PROBABLY)?

The HARNIS (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 783 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARNIS (PROBABLY)?

The HARNIS (PROBABLY) is classified as a carrier.

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