Harpalus (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Harpalus (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 56.448 N,9 10.405 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.940800
  • Longitude: -9.173417
Wreck Depth 106.9 m
Water Depth 116 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARPALUS (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 75.3 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 117.84
Sonar Width 23.6
Shadow Height 10.5
Orientation 113
Tonnage 1445
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 2, 1916
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2007
Last Detection Year 2020
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 7, 2020

Surveying Details

SUNK 36 MILES SW OF GALLEY HEAD. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES, WW1). POSN 5102.48N, 0930.24W. NCA. SUNK 34 MIES SSW OF GALLEY HEAD. (E GILES). POSN 5100.57N, 0918.04W. NCA. 29.11.07 SEP 2007/000088949 29.11.07 WK LOCATED IN 5056.433N, 0910.338W [WGD]. DCS3 LENGTH 115MTRS, WIDTH 25MTRS, HT 10-15MTRS. PROBABLY TOO LARGE FOR HARPALUS. (E GILES, EMAIL DTD 27.1.07). INS AS WK 100MTRS. - NM 5981/07. SEP 2020/000235335 7.10.20 EXAM�D 15.9.20 IN 5056.448N, 0910.405W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 106.9MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 116MTRS. LENGTH 117.84MTRS, WIDTH 23.6MTRS, HT 10.5MTRS. ORIENTATION 113/293 DEGS. MOSTLY UPRIGHT, LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE. A SECTION OF HULL HAS COLLAPSE MIDSHIP ON THE PORT SIDE. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. NFS (INFOMAR/CV20_02). AMEND NDW 106MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1895 BY J L THOMPSON & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY FEDERATED COAL & SHIPPING CO LTD. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 155NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE PENARTH FOR NANTES. CAPTURED BY UB-23 AND SUNK BY 3 BOMBS PLACED ON THE WATERLINE. CREW RECOVERED. (SIBI).

General Comments

MOSTLY INTACT, LYING ON STARBOARD SIDE

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FAQ

Where is the HARPALUS (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HARPALUS (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 56.448 N,9 10.405 W.

How deep is the HARPALUS (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HARPALUS (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 106.9 meters and is located at coordinates 50 56.448 N,9 10.405 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HARPALUS (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HARPALUS (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 116 meters deep.

When did the HARPALUS (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HARPALUS (POSSIBLY) sank on Dec 2, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HARPALUS (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HARPALUS (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 2007.

What country did the HARPALUS (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HARPALUS (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HARPALUS (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The HARPALUS (POSSIBLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HARPALUS (POSSIBLY)?

The HARPALUS (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1445 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARPALUS (POSSIBLY)?

The HARPALUS (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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