Harold Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Harold Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 41.51 N,0 20.575 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.691833
  • Longitude: 0.342917
Wreck Depth 21.88 m
Water Depth 28 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAROLD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 68.7 m
Width 9.3 m
Draught 5.3
Sonar Length 66
Sonar Width 10
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 30
Tonnage 1073
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 11, 1889
Bottom Texture 4,17,7,1
Scour Dimensions 0010,,000.5,030
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 2015
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4959/73 7.5.75 H4959/73 7.5.75 LOCATED 20.10.74 IN 504130N, 002042E [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21.4 IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. LENGTH FROM DCS3 SHADOW 50FT. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). CHART AS WK 21.4MTRS [11FMS 4FT]. NE 2451. 4.3.91 4.3.91 NOW CHARTED AS WK 21MTRS. NE 2450. HH100/351/20 7.7.03 HH100/351/20 7.7.03 LOCATED IN LISTED POSN. APPEARS TO STAND 8MTRS HIGH BY E/S. (M KEARNE, EMAIL DTD 2.7.03). NCA. 12.7.06 12.7.06 DIVED WITH BOWS IN 5041.526N, 0020.583E [WGD]. STERN LIES IN APPROX 50 41.503N, 0020.595E. AT HW HAS 21MTRS OVER WITH THE SEABED AT 35MTRS. FAIRLY WELL INTACT FROM BOWS TO MIDSHIPS WHERE THE WRECK BECOMES BROKEN. TWO BOILERS AND THE ENGINE STAND PROUD. TOWARDS THE STERN STANDS 2MTRS ABOVE THE SEABED AND IS WELL SILTED. BOWS LIE TOWARDS 162 DEGS. A BOTTLE WAS RECOVERED FROM A NEWCASTLE BREWERY AND A BROKEN PLATE MADE IN NEWCASTLE. A PIECE OF WASHAND BASIN WITH MARKED 'HAROLD' WAS ALSO RECOVERED. (J SMITH, E-MAIL DTD 11.7.06). NCA. 12.11.08 12.11.08 BELL WITH NAME HAROLD RECOVERED. (J SMITH, E-MAIL DTD 11.11.08) NCA. SEP 2015/000083465 25.11.15 EXAM'D 1.7.15, WK SHOWN IN 5041.510N, 0020.575E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.88MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 28MTRS. LENGTH 66MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS, HT 6MTRS. SCOUR LENGTH 10MTRS, DEPTH 0.5MTRS TOWARDS 030. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 1476). AMEND DW 21.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2015

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1872 BY A LESLIE & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CHARLTON, MCALLUM & CO, NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND ENGINE OF 99NHP. PASSAGE BILBAO FOR THE TYNE. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH EITHER THE GERMAN SS FRIESE OR THE GLASGOW REGISTERED SS TOWARD IN GOOD WEATHER CONDITIONS. ONE MAN LOST. (DODS & SIBI).

General Comments

LENGTH AS REPORTED, FWD INTACT, STERN COLLAPSED, BOWS SE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 41.51 N,0 20.575 E
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FAQ

Where is the HAROLD wreck located?

The HAROLD wreck is located at coordinates 50 41.51 N,0 20.575 E.

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

The HAROLD lies at a depth of about 21.88 meters and is located at coordinates 50 41.51 N,0 20.575 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HAROLD?

The seabed around the HAROLD lies at approximately 28 meters deep.

When did the HAROLD sink?

The HAROLD sank on Jun 11, 1889.

When was the wreck of the HAROLD discovered?

The wreck of the HAROLD was discovered in 1974.

What country did the HAROLD belong to?

The HAROLD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HAROLD carrying?

The HAROLD was carrying ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined,ore.

What was the tonnage of the HAROLD?

The HAROLD had a tonnage of 1073 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAROLD?

The HAROLD is classified as a steam ship.

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