Harold Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Harold Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 26.038 N,5 23.697 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.433967
  • Longitude: -5.394950
Wreck Depth 20.3 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAROLD
Type steam ship
Sonar Length 48.2
Sonar Width 15.5
Shadow Height 5.8
Orientation 124
Cargo ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 7, 1890
Bottom Texture Sand
Scour Dimensions ,,000.5,
Original Detection Year 2013
Last Detection Year 2022
Original Source survey vessel
Last Amended Date Dec 6, 2022

Surveying Details

20.9.13 EXAM'D 3.6.13 IN 5426.038N, 0523.697W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 21.0 IN GEN DEPTH 26.2MTRS. LENGTH 48.2MTRS, WIDTH 15.5MTRS, HT 5.8MTRS. LIES 124/304MTRS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. DEBRIS EXTENDS 29.7MTRS TOWARDS 304 DEGS. MINOR SCOUR AT SE END. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1377). INTACT, BOWS ESE, NW END COLLAPSED & ?PARTLY BURIED. INS AS WK 21MTRS. 29.10.13 LEAST M/B DEPTH 20.30MTRS. (BDC EXAMINATION OF DIGITAL DATA). AMEND WK 20.3MTRS. SEP 2022/000304860 01.12.22 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECIEVED. DATSNK AND PRODCT UPDATED. (MARINE HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT [DAERA], COLIN DUNLOP E-MAIL DTD 17.08.22). ATTRIBUTES UPDATED.

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FAQ

Where is the HAROLD wreck located?

The HAROLD wreck is located at coordinates 54 26.038 N,5 23.697 W.

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

The HAROLD lies at a depth of about 20.3 meters and is located at coordinates 54 26.038 N,5 23.697 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HAROLD?

The seabed around the HAROLD lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When did the HAROLD sink?

The HAROLD sank on May 7, 1890.

When was the wreck of the HAROLD discovered?

The wreck of the HAROLD was discovered in 2013.

What cargo was the HAROLD carrying?

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

What type of wreck is the HAROLD?

The HAROLD is classified as a steam ship.

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