Harvest Hope (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Harvest hope (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 19.467 N,5 20.675 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.324450
  • Longitude: -5.344583
Wreck Depth 46.96 m
Water Depth 48 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARVEST HOPE (POSSIBLY)
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 23.6
Sonar Width 16.8
Shadow Height 0.6
Orientation 236
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 29, 1973
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions 029.6,066.1,001.2,280
Original Detection Year 1973
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Oct 14, 2024

Surveying Details

5.9.73 SANK IN 551936N, 052048W. (LLOYDS 213). INS AS WK USC PA 28MTRS. BR STD. H2579/76 2.12.80 POSSIBLE WRECK LOCATED IN 551930N, 052035.5W [OGB] WHILST INVESTIGATING SONAR CONTACTS. POSN LATER AMENDED TO 551000N, 052035.5W. GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. (HMS HERALD, HI 9/80, SIGNAL DTD 13.11.80). NCA YET. H2579/76 12.5.81 EXAM'D 30.10.80 IN 551928.1N, 052036.1W [OGB] USING TRISPONDER [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 47.4 IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. SUBSTANTIAL SCOUR 1.6MTRS DEEP, WHICH IS ORIENTATED 040/220DEGS. CLASSIFIED ONLY AS POSSIBLE WRECK. (HMS HERALD, HI 9/80). INS AS WK 47MTRS. BR STD. 4.11.04 [EUT] POSN: 5519.466N, 0520.666W. NE 2126. RSDRA2024000271170 08.10.24 EXAM'D 15.03.24; WRECK LOCATED IN 5519.467N, 0520.675W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 46.96MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 48MTRS. LENGTH 23.6MTRS, WIDTH 16.8MTRS, HT 0.6MTRS, ORIENTATION 236/056DEGS. CIRCULAR MOUND. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1790, H525-3894). AMEND NDW 46MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK FOLLOWING EXPLOSION. CREW OF THREE, SKIPPER DIED, TWO RESCUED. (LLOYDS VOL.213).

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FAQ

Where is the HARVEST HOPE (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HARVEST HOPE (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 55 19.467 N,5 20.675 W.

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

The HARVEST HOPE (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 46.96 meters and is located at coordinates 55 19.467 N,5 20.675 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HARVEST HOPE (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HARVEST HOPE (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 48 meters deep.

When did the HARVEST HOPE (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HARVEST HOPE (POSSIBLY) sank on Aug 29, 1973.

When was the wreck of the HARVEST HOPE (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HARVEST HOPE (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1973.

What country did the HARVEST HOPE (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HARVEST HOPE (POSSIBLY) belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the HARVEST HOPE (POSSIBLY)?

The HARVEST HOPE (POSSIBLY) is classified as a fishing vessel.

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