Harvest Hope Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Harvest hope Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 55.12 N,0 46.04 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.918667
  • Longitude: -0.767333
Wreck Depth 75 m
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARVEST HOPE
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Length 28.2 m
Width 8.7 m
Draught 7.4
Tonnage 356
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 29, 2005
Bottom Texture Clay
Original Detection Year 2005
Last Detection Year 2006
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Sep 7, 2005

Surveying Details

5.9.05 5.9.05 SANK 125M NE OF PETERHEAD. (LL, 30.8.05). POSN 5755.0N, 0100.0W FOR FILING ONLY. HH260/400/08 6.9.05 HH260/400/08 6.9.05 SANK IN 5755.12N, 0046.04W [WGD]. (MRSC ABERDEEN, FAX DTD 28.8.05). INS AS WK 75MTRS. - NM 4709/05. 30.12.05 HA123/005/002/11 30.12.05 FISHING GEAR WILL BE RECOVERED BY A DIVING SUPPORT VESSEL. GEAR IS 'MUDDED UP' AND APPEARS FOULED ON A NATURAL FASTENER NEAR THE PIPELINE. (KINGFISHER FORTNIGHTLY BULLETIN 26/05 DTD 22.12.05). NCA. 1.4.06 1.4.06 FISHING GEAR WILL BE RECOVERED IN APRIL 2006. (KINGFISHER FORTNIGHLY BULLETIN 7/06 DTD 30.3.06). NCA. 8.6.06 8.6.06 FISHING GEAR DEBRIS RECOVERED FROM GOLDENEYE PIPELINE LOCATION. SAND/CLAY BERM HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED (SEE 68021]) AND IS THOUGHT TO HAVE BEEN THE FASTENER. FVS TO NOTE THIS FASTENER. (KINGFISHER FORTNIGHLY BULLETIN 11/06 DTD 25.5.06). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1996 IN SZCZECIN, POLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HARVEST FISHING CO LTD, PETERHEAD. OIL ENGINE OF 995BHP, SINGLE SHAFT. LISTED HEAVILY AND LATER SANK STERN FIRST FOLLOWING SNAGGING OF GEAR ON LARGE LUMPS OF BOULDER CLAY AND HEAVY INGRESS OF WATER THROUGH OPEN PORT TRANSOM DOOR. CREW RECOVERED. (LL & MAIB REPORT). SNAGGED ON PIPELINE AND TOOK 20 MINS TO SINK. (MRSC ABERDEEN).

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FAQ

Where is the HARVEST HOPE wreck located?

The HARVEST HOPE wreck is located at coordinates 57 55.12 N,0 46.04 W.

How deep is the HARVEST HOPE and where exactly is it located?

The HARVEST HOPE lies at a depth of about 75 meters and is located at coordinates 57 55.12 N,0 46.04 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HARVEST HOPE?

The seabed around the HARVEST HOPE lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the HARVEST HOPE sink?

The HARVEST HOPE sank on Aug 29, 2005.

When was the wreck of the HARVEST HOPE discovered?

The wreck of the HARVEST HOPE was discovered in 2005.

What country did the HARVEST HOPE belong to?

The HARVEST HOPE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HARVEST HOPE?

The HARVEST HOPE had a tonnage of 356 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARVEST HOPE?

The HARVEST HOPE is classified as a fishing vessel.

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