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
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- Latitude: 49.370600
- Longitude: -0.632100
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| 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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Apr 13, 2022 |
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.
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).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
49 22.236 N,0 37.926 W
Harpagas (Fore Part) on Wreck Map
Harpagas (Fore Part) Wreck on Google Map
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.