Harvester Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Harvester Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 34.494 N,3 39.315 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.574900
  • Longitude: -3.655250
Wreck Depth 14.43 m
Water Depth 14 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARVESTER
Type fishing vessel
Flag GB
Sonar Length 5.3
Sonar Width 2.5
Shadow Height 0.43
Orientation 40
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 11, 1971
Bottom Texture Mud
Scour Dimensions 009.6,010.3,001.1,000
Original Detection Year 1971
Last Detection Year 2023
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Surveying Details H5043/70 24.2.71 VESSEL SANK 290DEG, 2.25M FROM WHITEHAVEN HBR. (CG FORMBY) H5043/70 24.2.71 WK LOCATED IN 543430N, 033921W. LEAST E/S DEPTH 21FT. MARKED BY G SPH LT BUOY, QKFL.G. (TH HOLYHEAD NM 25/71) INS AS WK 3FMS 3FT WITH BUOY. - NM 302/71. H5043/70 5.5.72 WK DISPERSED & WK BUOY REMOVED. (TH HOLYHEAD/RNW TELECON 4.5.72) AMEND TO FOUL. - NM 952/72. H1947/80 28.4.82 NOT LOCATED. (HMS FAWN, HI 17) NCA. 25.5.10 EUT POSN: 5434.507N, 0339.428W. NE 2013. RSDRA2023000179801 17.11.23 EXAM'D 10.05.2023 IN 5434.494N, 0339.315W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 14.43MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 14MTRS. LENGTH 5.3MTRS, WIDTH 2.5MTRS, HEIGHT 0.43MTRS, ORIENTATION 040/220 DEGS. HIGHLY DEGRADED WK. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1730). AMEND FOUL TO 14.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Nov 16, 2023

Circumstances of loss

SANK. ALL CREW RECOVERED. (FORMBY CG)

General Comments

HIGHLY DEGRADED WK

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FAQ

Where is the HARVESTER wreck located?

The HARVESTER wreck is located at coordinates 54 34.494 N,3 39.315 W.

How deep is the HARVESTER and where exactly is it located?

The HARVESTER lies at a depth of about 14.43 meters and is located at coordinates 54 34.494 N,3 39.315 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HARVESTER?

The seabed around the HARVESTER lies at approximately 14 meters deep.

When did the HARVESTER sink?

The HARVESTER sank on Feb 11, 1971.

When was the wreck of the HARVESTER discovered?

The wreck of the HARVESTER was discovered in 1971.

What country did the HARVESTER belong to?

The HARVESTER belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the HARVESTER?

The HARVESTER is classified as a fishing vessel.

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