Harrow (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Harrow (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 29.003 N,0 28.822 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.483383
  • Longitude: -0.480367
Wreck Depth 40.21 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARROW (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 81.7 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.2
Sonar Length 86.4
Sonar Width 15.2
Shadow Height 7.93
Orientation 215
Tonnage 1777
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 8, 1917
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source other
Surveying Details POSITIONS REPORTED IN 1917 WERE WHITBY HIGH LIGHT 299DEGS, 2.3M, OR 4M SE FROM WHITBY. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED) H4069/72 4.12.75 WK LOCATED IN 542900N, 002825W USING DECCA. STANDS 25FT ABOVE SEABED. (RISDON BEAZLEY MARINE LTD, HN 13.11.75). INS AS WK 34MTRS. - NM BLOCK. H6331/87 25.1.89 EXAM'D 8.8.88 IN 542900N, 002842W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [4 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 41 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.0MTRS. LENGTH 82MTRS, WIDTH 10MTRS. LIES 030/210 DEGS. BROKEN AND WITH HIGH POINT AT SW END. (LAND & MARINE, HI 414B). AMEND TO WK 41MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. HH100/351/09 6.6.95 BOW AND MIDSHIPS UPSIDE DOWN AND SPLIT. ONE BOILER VISIBLE WITH TWO FURNACES AND ONE DONKEY BOILER. STERN ON PORT SIDE. LARGE STEEL PROP AND SPARE ON SEABED. AUX STEERING WHEEL IN POSN WITH STEEL BOSS. TOILETS AND SINK ON SEABED. WELL HIT AMIDSHIPS. SCATTERED WRECKAGE ON SEABED AFT. (A C JACKSON & C A RACEY).EUT POSN: 5429.011N, 0028.802W. NE 134. 16.4.09 THIS WRECK IS PROBABLY HARROW, IDENTITY BASED ON ON LENGTH, POSN OF LOSS, SOME MATCHING MACHINERY, AND CORRESPONDING DAMAGE AT STERN OF WK. (C RACEY, E-MAIL DTD 14.4.09) SEP 2017/000002822 24.5.17 EXAM'D 13.12.16 IN 5429.003N, 0028.822W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 40.21MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. LENGTH 86.4MTRS, WIDTH 15.2MTRS, HT 7.93MTRS, ORIENTATION 215/035 DEGS. WK IS INVERTED, HULL COLLAPSED ALONG WK'S LENGTH. (MMT, HI 1491). AMEND NDW 40MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date May 24, 2017

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1900 BY S.P. AUSTIN & SON, SUNDERLAND, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 194NHP, 2 BOILERS, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY W. ALLEN & CO., SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CORY COLLIERS LTD. PASSAGE GRANTON FOR LONDON. TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE UB 41 WITH THE LOSS OF 2 OF 20 CREW. (SIBI, SHIPWRECKS OF THE NE COAST, WRECKSITE.EU)

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 54 29.003 N,0 28.822 W
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FAQ

Where is the HARROW (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HARROW (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 54 29.003 N,0 28.822 W.

How deep is the HARROW (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HARROW (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 40.21 meters and is located at coordinates 54 29.003 N,0 28.822 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HARROW (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HARROW (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the HARROW (PROBABLY) sink?

The HARROW (PROBABLY) sank on Sep 8, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HARROW (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HARROW (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HARROW (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HARROW (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HARROW (PROBABLY) carrying?

The HARROW (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HARROW (PROBABLY)?

The HARROW (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 1777 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARROW (PROBABLY)?

The HARROW (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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