Harpagas (Fore Part) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Harpagas (fore part) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 22.236 N,0 37.926 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.370600
  • Longitude: -0.632100
Wreck Depth 6.7 m
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARPAGAS (FORE PART)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 128.6 m
Width 17.1 m
Tonnage 7271
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 19, 1944
Original Detection Year 1944
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Markers UNLIT E CARD SPAR BUOY 'HARPAGAS' CLOSE ESE
Surveying Details H03323/44 29.9.44 H03323/44 29.9.44 SUNK IN 492216N, 003757W WITH MAST AND DERRICKS SHOWING. (FO BAA 19.8.44 & NOIC ARROW 21.8.44). CHART AS DW (MAST AND DERRICKS) IN 492216N, 003757W. - NM 2099/44. H02723/44 11.11.44 H02723/44 11.11.44 MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL(3)G.10S, 54DEGS, 0.75C FROM WK. (ADMIRALTY). - NM 2459/44. H6733/48 19.11.48 H6733/48 19.11.48 SLIGHT AMENDMENT OF BUOY POSN. (FRENCH NM 37 3109 48). NCA. H5707/52 23.9.52 H5707/52 23.9.52 AMENDED TO WK 0.25FMS [0.3MTRS] IN 492216N, 003757W [OGB] MARKED BY G CONL LT BUOY, FL(3)G.10S. (FRENCH NM 52 33 14). - NM 1905/52. H389/54 29.1.54 H389/54 29.1.54 BUOY AMENDED TO G CONL BUOY WITH E TOPMARK. (FRENCH NM 53 47 17 & NM 53 52 26). - NM 339/54. 31.1.79 31.1.79 AMEND BUOY TO E CARD BUOY ON NE 2073. 5.7.90 5.7.90 SHOWN AS WK 0.3MTRS IN 492216N, 003749W MARKED BY E CARD SPAR BUOY 'HARPAGAS' CLOSE E ON FRENCH 6927 [1985 EDN]. WK OF LIGHTER/BARGE 'HARPAGAS' IN 492215N, 003750W [EUR]. POSN ACCURACY 100MTRS. LEAST DEPTH 0.3MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 11MTRS. (FRENCH WK RECORDS 1987, NO.14590170). NC 2613. HH351/510/03 27.8.98 HH351/510/03 27.8.98 NOW WK 6.7MTRS IN 492217.5N, 003750.5W [EUR]. (FRENCH NM 98 33 10). - NM 3520/98. 2.1.13 2.1.13 [WGD] POSN: 4922.236N, 0037.926W.
Last Amended Date Apr 13, 2022

Circumstances of loss

BUILT BY THE SUNDERLAND SHIPBUILDING CO. REQUISITIONED BY THE MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT FOR USE AS MILITARY STORESHIP FOR NORMANDY INVASION. WAS MINED - FOREPART SANK. AFTER PART WAS TOWED TO UK AND HAD NEW FOREPART CONSTRUCTED, SAILING AGAIN UNDER NAME OF 'TREWORLAS'. (SEA BREEZES, OCT 1986).

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FAQ

Where is the HARPAGAS (FORE PART) wreck located?

The HARPAGAS (FORE PART) wreck is located at coordinates 49 22.236 N,0 37.926 W.

How deep is the HARPAGAS (FORE PART) and where exactly is it located?

The HARPAGAS (FORE PART) lies at a depth of about 6.7 meters and is located at coordinates 49 22.236 N,0 37.926 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HARPAGAS (FORE PART)?

The seabed around the HARPAGAS (FORE PART) lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the HARPAGAS (FORE PART) sink?

The HARPAGAS (FORE PART) sank on Aug 19, 1944.

When was the wreck of the HARPAGAS (FORE PART) discovered?

The wreck of the HARPAGAS (FORE PART) was discovered in 1944.

What country did the HARPAGAS (FORE PART) belong to?

The HARPAGAS (FORE PART) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HARPAGAS (FORE PART) carrying?

The HARPAGAS (FORE PART) was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the HARPAGAS (FORE PART)?

The HARPAGAS (FORE PART) had a tonnage of 7271 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARPAGAS (FORE PART)?

The HARPAGAS (FORE PART) is classified as a steam ship.

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