Harold Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Harold Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 18.72 N,4 41.512 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.312000
  • Longitude: -4.691867
Wreck Depth 11.3 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAROLD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 42.7 m
Width 7 m
Draught 2.7
Sonar Length 22.6
Sonar Width 5.6
Shadow Height 3.1
Orientation 140
Tonnage 301
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo clay products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1908
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1908
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Surveying Details H1286/75/315 22.7.75 H1286/75/315 22.7.75 WK OF HAROLD MARKED ON CHART SUPPLIED IN 531903N, 044100W. (A NEWTON, LTR DTD 22.7.75). NCA. H1282/76/50 26.2.76 H1282/76/50 26.2.76 MARKED ON CHART SUPPLIED IN 531859N, 044100W. (A NEWTON, ST HELENS, LANCS). NCA. H1283/76 22.3.76 H1283/76 22.3.76 REPORTED LOCATED IN 531839N, 044130W [OGB] IN ABOUT 40-50FT OF WATER, ABOUT 50YDS OFFSHORE. (M SMITH, SCARISBRICK, LTR DTD 12.3.76). FOR FILING ONLY. H1309/77/412 8.12.77 H1309/77/412 8.12.77 ONLY THE BOILER AND STERN SECTION REMAINS. THERE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN RECENT SALVAGE WORK CARRIED OUT ON IT. (M SMITH, SCARISBRICK, LTR DTD 2.12.77). H5043/70 14.9.79 H5043/70 14.9.79 SEARCHED FOR. NOT FOUND, BUT SEA CONDITIONS NOT IDEAL. (HMS FAWN, HI 57B/79). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 10.3.13 10.3.13 EXAM'D 24.11.13 IN 5318.720N, 0441.512W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 11.38 IN GEN DEPTH 14.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 22.6MTRS, WIDTH 5.6MTRS, HT 3.12MTRS. LIES 086/150 (SIC) DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. SINGLE BOILER AND SMALL PART OF STERN RECOGNISABLE. APPARENTLY SALVAGED. (NETSURVEY, HI 1420). RECTANGULAR (?BOX) BOILER WITH DEBRIS EXTENDING SE ALONG 140/320 DEGS. INS AS WK 11.3MTRS.
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2014

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1889 BY J FULLERTON & CO, PAISLEY. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY T G BEST, LIVERPOOL. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 70 NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY ROSS & DUNCAN, GLASGOW. PASSAGE TEIGNMOUTH FOR RUNCORN. FOLLOWING ENGINE FAILURE IN WNW FORCE 9 DRIFTED TOWARDS SOUTH STACK. DROPPED BOTH ANCHORS AND CREW WERE RECOVERED BY THE LIFEBOAT, FOR WHICH COXWAIN OWEN RECEIVED THE RNLI GOLD MEDAL AND ALL OF THE CREW THE SILVER MEDAL. FOUNDERED NEXT MORNING. (LL & SIBI).

General Comments

RECTANGULAR BOILER WITH WRECKAGE CLOSE SE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 18.72 N,4 41.512 W
Harold on Wreck Map Harold Wreck on Google Map

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FAQ

Where is the HAROLD wreck located?

The HAROLD wreck is located at coordinates 53 18.72 N,4 41.512 W.

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

The HAROLD lies at a depth of about 11.3 meters and is located at coordinates 53 18.72 N,4 41.512 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HAROLD?

The seabed around the HAROLD lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the HAROLD sink?

The HAROLD sank on Feb 24, 1908.

When was the wreck of the HAROLD discovered?

The wreck of the HAROLD was discovered in 1908.

What country did the HAROLD belong to?

The HAROLD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HAROLD carrying?

The HAROLD was carrying clay products.

What was the tonnage of the HAROLD?

The HAROLD had a tonnage of 301 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAROLD?

The HAROLD is classified as a steam ship.

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