Harvest Moon Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Harvest moon Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 18.795 N,1 22.027 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.313250
  • Longitude: 1.367117
Wreck Depth -4.9 m
Water Depth -2 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARVEST MOON
Type trawler
Flag GB
Tonnage 72
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 9, 1940
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1995
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Last Amended Date Jan 5, 2007

Surveying Details

H16358/42 19.11.42 POSN 511848N 012206E TWO WRECKS SHOWING AT LW ON SURVEY [E6441] IN 511848N, 012206E. REPD LATER DISPERSED. CHART AS 2 STFS (WRECKS) (2 MASTS). NC 1827. [SEE ALSO ALFRED COLEBROOK [13840] IN 511848.01N, 012206E]. H2100/74 8.8.74 LOCATED IN 511845.7N, 012207.8E USING HSA. SHOWING CLEARLY REMAINS OF TRAWLER AT LW. BURIED IN MUD & BROKEN UP. STERN STILL INTACT AND ABOUT 1MTR OFF SEABED. CONSIDER WK DRIES 4.9MTRS. (ISS 1974). AMEND TO ST DRIES 4.9MTRS IN REVISED POSN. NE 1828. [COMBINED WITH WK 13840]. HH090/647/01 18.1.95 EXAM'D 31.10.94. LISTED POSN AND SURROUNDING AREA WERE VISUALLY EXAMINED AT LW. NOTHING WAS FOUND WHICH COULD BE THIS WK. RECOMMEND REMOVAL FROM CHART. (NP 1016, HI 647). DELETE. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

REQUISITIONED TRAWLER SUNK AS BLOCKSHIP. (WW2SL).

General Comments

See Also: 13840

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FAQ

Where is the HARVEST MOON wreck located?

The HARVEST MOON wreck is located at coordinates 51 18.795 N,1 22.027 E.

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

The HARVEST MOON lies at a depth of about -4.9 meters and is located at coordinates 51 18.795 N,1 22.027 E.

When did the HARVEST MOON sink?

The HARVEST MOON sank on Sep 9, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HARVEST MOON discovered?

The wreck of the HARVEST MOON was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HARVEST MOON belong to?

The HARVEST MOON belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HARVEST MOON?

The HARVEST MOON had a tonnage of 72 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARVEST MOON?

The HARVEST MOON is classified as a trawler.

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