Harrington Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Harrington Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 51.103 N,5 47.463 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.851717
  • Longitude: -5.791050
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARRINGTON
Type coaster
Flag IE
Length 47 m
Width 7.3 m
Tonnage 367
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo foodstuffs: solid
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 13, 1916
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Nov 26, 2003

Surveying Details

H1802/41 21.5.41 H1802/41 21.5.41 WRECKAGE, DRIES 3FT, LIES 304DEGS, 87YDS FROM FERRIS PT LT. (HM SHIP). PLOTS IN 545107N, 054723W. - NM 1149/41. H444/67 15.2.67 H444/67 15.2.67 WK TO BE DELETED FROM CHARTS. (COMMISSIONER OF IRISH LTS, 14.3.67). - NM 558/67. HH100/351/12 29.5.97 HH100/351/12 29.5.97 HARRINGTON, REPORTED WRECKED 1920, LOCATED BY DIVERS IN 545106N, 054724W. REPORTED AS VESSEL OF APPROX 1000 TONS, LENGTH 200FT. BADLY BROKEN UP, WRECKAGE SPREAD OVER LARGE AREA. NO SCOUR. IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. SEABED ROCK & KELP. (P STEELE, 22.5.97). INS AS FOUL. BR STD. 5.8.03 5.8.03 EUT POSN SUPPLIED BY GEODESY: 5451.103N, 0547.463W. NE 1237.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1889 BY RITSON & CO, MARYPORT WITH TRIPLE- EXPANSION ENGINES OF 60HP. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PLISSON STEAM NAVIGATION CO. LTD, LONDON. RAN AGROUND OFF FERRIS POINT AFTER A MOORING ROPE ENTANGLED AROUND HER PROPELLOR. (WRECKSITE.EU)

General Comments

AREA OF BROKEN UP WRECKAGE

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 51.103 N,5 47.463 W
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FAQ

Where is the HARRINGTON wreck located?

The HARRINGTON wreck is located at coordinates 54 51.103 N,5 47.463 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HARRINGTON?

The seabed around the HARRINGTON lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the HARRINGTON sink?

The HARRINGTON sank on Jan 13, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HARRINGTON discovered?

The wreck of the HARRINGTON was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HARRINGTON belong to?

The HARRINGTON belonged to IE.

What cargo was the HARRINGTON carrying?

The HARRINGTON was carrying foodstuffs: solid.

What was the tonnage of the HARRINGTON?

The HARRINGTON had a tonnage of 367 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARRINGTON?

The HARRINGTON is classified as a coaster.

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