Harp Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Harp Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		35 9.01 S,54 53.026 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -35.150167
  • Longitude: -54.883767
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Local Datum
Name Harp
Type roll on-roll off
Flag GB
Length 86.6 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 4.6
Tonnage 1594
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo containers
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1980
Original Detection Year 1980
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 14, 2020

Surveying Details

H4340/78 17.12.80 VESSEL, CONTAINING 113 CONTAINERS, SANK IN APPS TO RIO DEL PLATA. (LL 25 & 27.11.80). NCA YET. H4340/78 18.2.81 DW PA REPD IN 350800S, 544700W. (URUGUAY NM 17/11/80). - NM 522/81. H4340/78 10.11.81 POSN REPD AS 350800S, 545700W BY RECALADA PILOT. OUR AUTHORITY FROM TWO SOURCES INCLUDING NATIONAL NM. (MV BENTHEIM, HN DTD 30.9.81). NCA. H4340/78 26.10.82 POSN AMENDED TO 350900S, 545300W IN 39MTRS DEPTH. (URUGUAY NM 37/8/82). - NM 2765/82. H4340/78 15.2.83 REPD AS NDW PA IN 350900S, 545300W. (ARG NM 139/82). NCA. 18.9.86 SHOWN AS NDW (HARP) ON URUGUAY 3 [CORRECT TO NOV'85]. RETAIN AS DW. NCA. HH650/350/01 22.8.89 SHOWN AS NDW ON URUGUAY 3 [CORRECT TO 11.7.89]. - NM 2648/89. 7.7.10 SHOWN AS DWPA IN 3509.010S, 5453.026W [WGD] ON BA 3064 [EDN 4 DTD 22.1.09].

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1973. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY SEA CHARTERING LTD. PASSAGE SANTOS FOR BUENOS AIRES. TOOK ON WATER N BAD WEATHER AND SANK. (MSD).

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FAQ

Where is the Harp wreck located?

The Harp wreck is located at coordinates 35 9.01 S,54 53.026 W.

How deep is the seabed around the Harp?

The seabed around the Harp lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the Harp sink?

The Harp sank on Nov 23, 1980.

When was the wreck of the Harp discovered?

The wreck of the Harp was discovered in 1980.

What country did the Harp belong to?

The Harp belonged to GB.

What cargo was the Harp carrying?

The Harp was carrying containers.

What was the tonnage of the Harp?

The Harp had a tonnage of 1594 tons.

What type of wreck is the Harp?

The Harp is classified as a roll on-roll off.

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