Harry Sharman Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Harry sharman Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 39.83 N,1 6.289 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.663833
  • Longitude: -1.104817
Water Depth 1 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARRY SHARMAN
Type tug
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 7, 1970
Original Detection Year 1970
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Jun 16, 2011

Surveying Details

H3950/70 11.1.71 ST 189DEGS, 420MTRS FROM YARBOROUGH MONT. FIXED, BY LT (H) CLARKE, BOWS N 189DEGS, 420MTRS. (LLOYDS 202). R/S. H3950/70 15.1.71 DECLARED CONSTRUCTIVE TOTAL LOSS. (TELECON, LLOYDS). H3950/70 13.7.71 WK IN 503948N, 010612W [OGB], OR 172DEGS, 1100FT FROM YARBOROUGH MONT. VISUALLY & RADAR CONSPIC AT A RANGE OF 2MILES. POINTS LIKE A PIER PROJECTING 0.5C OUT FROM SHORELINE. (HMS BLAKE, HN 1/71). NCA. H3950/70 26.4.72 ST 178DEGS, 1200FT FROM YARBOROUGH MONT USING HSA. (HMS ULSTER, HN NO 21, 28.3.72). - NM 854/72. 10.12.84 ST SHOWN IN 503948N, 010614W [OGB] ON NC 2022 [SANDOWN BAY]. H1310/87/9 6.3.87 LOCATED IN 1986. MOST OF SUPERSTRUCTURE AND DECKING COLLAPSED. BOILER DRIES AT LW. POTENTIAL HAZARD TO SMALL BOATS. GOOD SHALLOW DIVE. (M PRITCHARD, 16.2.87). NCA. [WGD] POSN: 5039.835N, 0106.320W. SEP 2011/000130950 16.6.11 CONFIRMED IN 5039.830N, 0106.290W [WGD]. (FATHOMS LTD, HI 1316). AMEND POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED AT CULVER CLIFF, SANDOWN BAY, DURING ANTI-POLLUTION OPERATIONS IN CONNECTION WITH STRANDING OF PACIFIC GLORY. (LLOYDS).

General Comments

MOST OF SUPERSTRUCTURE & DECKING COLLAPSED

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FAQ

Where is the HARRY SHARMAN wreck located?

The HARRY SHARMAN wreck is located at coordinates 50 39.83 N,1 6.289 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HARRY SHARMAN?

The seabed around the HARRY SHARMAN lies at approximately 1 meter deep.

When did the HARRY SHARMAN sink?

The HARRY SHARMAN sank on Nov 7, 1970.

When was the wreck of the HARRY SHARMAN discovered?

The wreck of the HARRY SHARMAN was discovered in 1970.

What country did the HARRY SHARMAN belong to?

The HARRY SHARMAN belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the HARRY SHARMAN?

The HARRY SHARMAN is classified as a tug.

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