Harrovian Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Harrovian Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 5.79 N,8 0.793 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.096500
  • Longitude: -8.013217
Wreck Depth 134 m
Water Depth 146 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARROVIAN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 117.3 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 4309
Cargo general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 16, 1916
Original Detection Year 1916
Last Detection Year 1974
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4847/72 3.5.72 H4847/72 3.5.72 LOCATED IN 490545N, 080045W USING DECCA. HT OF WK 25FT. GEN DEPTH 480FT. (RISDON BEAZLEY, ULRICH HARMS LTD, 13.4.72). INS AS WK 73FMS [134MTRS]. BR STD. 6.5.74 6.5.74 SALVAGE OPS IN PROGRESS. 6 UNLIT MOORING BUOYS IN 490700N, 080000W, [PRESUMABLY THIS WRECK]. H4847/72 11.12.74 H4847/72 11.12.74 REPORTED TO BE THE 'HARROVIAN'. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, 10.12.74). 11.12.74 11.12.74 CARGO OF COPPER SALVAGED BY RISDON BEAZLEY. (DTI TELECON, 11.12.74).
Last Amended Date Feb 27, 1978

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY ENEMY SUBMARINE THEN SUNK BY GUNFIRE IN POSITION 60MILES W SW OF BISHOP ROCK WHILST EN ROUTE FROM NEW YORK TO LE HAVRE. (LL WW1). 11.12.74 PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR HULL. (DTI TELECON 11.12.74).

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FAQ

Where is the HARROVIAN wreck located?

The HARROVIAN wreck is located at coordinates 49 5.79 N,8 0.793 W.

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

The HARROVIAN lies at a depth of about 134 meters and is located at coordinates 49 5.79 N,8 0.793 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HARROVIAN?

The seabed around the HARROVIAN lies at approximately 146 meters deep.

When did the HARROVIAN sink?

The HARROVIAN sank on Apr 16, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HARROVIAN discovered?

The wreck of the HARROVIAN was discovered in 1916.

What country did the HARROVIAN belong to?

The HARROVIAN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HARROVIAN carrying?

The HARROVIAN was carrying general and mixed goods,non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the HARROVIAN?

The HARROVIAN had a tonnage of 4309 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARROVIAN?

The HARROVIAN is classified as a steam ship.

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