Harriet Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Harriet Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 53.293 N,1 46.648 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.888217
  • Longitude: 1.777467
Wreck Depth 27.1 m
Water Depth 37 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARRIET
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 73.2 m
Width 10.7 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 74.3
Sonar Width 14.1
Shadow Height 9.3
Orientation 25
Tonnage 1372
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Mar 27, 1916
Bottom Texture 4,6
Scour Dimensions 270.0,,001.5,,200.0
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jul 17, 2016

Surveying Details

H4139/76 20.12.76 WK EXAM'D 5.10.76 IN 515318N, 014642E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. SWEPT CLEAR AT 27.0, FOUL AT 27.6MTRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.5 IN GEN DEPTH 36MTRS. NO SCOUR. LARGE WK, 130 X 30MTRS, LYING NE/SW. NO SIGN OF BREAK UP. (HMS BEAGLE & HMS BULLDOG, HI 31/76). BR STD. HH100/351/08 28.3.94 DIVED AND IDENTIFIED AS THE HARRIOT. LIES INTACT AND UPRIGHT - THE HIGHEST PART BEING THE BRIDGE WHICH STANDS 6MTRS CLEAR OF SEABED. (BOB HICKINBOTTOM, 12.3.94). NCA. HH090/667/01 19.12.95 EXAM'D 25.7.95 IN 515317.49N, 014638.83E [WGD] USING DGPS. SWEPT CLEAR 26.6, FOUL 27.0,TRS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 27.1 IN GEN DEPTH 37.0MTRS. SCOUR DEPTH 0.5MTR. DCS3 HT 7.7MTRS. LENGTH 85MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 024/204 DEGS. LARGE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. UPRIGHT AND INTACT. SUPERSTRUCTURE, DERRICKS ETC VISIBLE ON DCS3 RECORDS. (OCEONICS, HI 667). BR STD. SEP 2015/000083463 17.7.16 EXAM'D 22.2.16 IN 5153.293N, 0146.648E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 27.1MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 37MTRS. LENGTH 74.3MTRS, WIDTH 14.1MTRS, HT 9.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 025/205. SCOUR LENGTH 270MTRS, 1.5MTRS DEEP TOWARDS 200 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WK BADLY DEGRADED, STERN UP WK SITTING UPRIGHT.(MMT, HI 1474). AMEND TO DW 27MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1899 BY W GRAY & CO LTD, WEST HARTLEPOOL. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DMPS HEIMDAL. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 126HP, SINGLS SHAFT. PASSAGE ORAN FOR LEITH. STRUCK MINE LAID BY UC-5. (SIBI).

General Comments

Wk badly degraded

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FAQ

Where is the HARRIET wreck located?

The HARRIET wreck is located at coordinates 51 53.293 N,1 46.648 E.

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

The HARRIET lies at a depth of about 27.1 meters and is located at coordinates 51 53.293 N,1 46.648 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HARRIET?

The seabed around the HARRIET lies at approximately 37 meters deep.

When did the HARRIET sink?

The HARRIET sank on Mar 27, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HARRIET discovered?

The wreck of the HARRIET was discovered in 1976.

What country did the HARRIET belong to?

The HARRIET belonged to DK.

What cargo was the HARRIET carrying?

The HARRIET was carrying natural fibres and materials in general: unprocessed and products.

What was the tonnage of the HARRIET?

The HARRIET had a tonnage of 1372 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARRIET?

The HARRIET is classified as a steam ship.

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