Hms Harstad Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hms harstad Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 24.212 N,3 1.342 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.403533
  • Longitude: -3.022367
Wreck Depth 46 m
Water Depth 51 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS HARSTAD
Type factory ship
Flag GB
Length 36.6 m
Width 7.3 m
Draught 4.3
Sonar Length 35
Sonar Width 12
Shadow Height 6.2
Orientation 162
Tonnage 258
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1943
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2003
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Dec 4, 2003

Surveying Details

2.1.45 GOOD SONAR CONTACT IN 502430N, 030000W. LENGTH 48FT, HEIGHT 12FT. (ESCORT GROUP 14). H2502/51 24.4.51 WK LOCATED IN 502411N, 030119W. DEPTH OVER WK 25FMS. HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 16FT. (HMS SEAGULL, 1950). CHART AS WK 25FMS. NC 3315. H3950/70 21.5.71 AMENDED TO WK 46MTRS. NC 3315. H5982/82 12.1.83 WK SHOWN IN 502410N, 031116W [OGB] ON KINGFISHER CHARTS K(SW)1 & 2, [1982]. NCA. H2791/86 23.5.86 LOCATED 9.3.86 BY E/S IN 502418N, 030124W [OGB] USING DECCA. COULD NOT BE FOUND BY DIVERS. (DSV BRITISH PROVIDENCE, HN). NCA. HH100/351/13 9.10.97 DIVED IN 502420N, 030128W USING DECCA. AN UNKNOWN STEAMSHIP OF WW2 VINTAGE. INTACT STERN SECTION WITH SINGLE PROP. THIS PART IS UPRIGHT AND TERMINATES IN A SINGLE BOILER BEYOND WHICH THE BOW SECTION IS DETACHED AND COLLAPSED. SHELLS OF APPROX 20MM CALIBRE WERE SEEN. A WALKER CHERUB III SHIP'S LOG WAS RECOVERED. THE SERIAL NUMBER INDICATED THAT THIS HAD BEEN ASSEMBLED FOR THE ADMIRALTY ON 12.12.1942. (N R CHIPCHASE, 8.10.97). NCA. HH100/351/13 10.9.98 IDENTIFIED BY MINESWEEPING GEAR AND UNIQUE HULL FEATURES. STERN SECTION UPRIGHT AND INTACT BUT BROKEN OFF AT BOILER. BOW SECTION LIES 10MTRS TO THE NE ON STB'D SIDE. ACOUSTIC HAMMER 'A' FRAME ON BOWS. ACOUSTIC HAMMER ON SEABED. 37MM GUN BANDSTAND ON SEABED BELOW FWD DECKHOUSE. (N R CHIPCHASE). NCA. HH090/961/01 4.12.03 EXAM'D 23.4.03 IN 5024.212N, 0301.342W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 46.0 IN GEN DEPTH 51MTRS. NO SCOUR. IN TWO PARTS. STERN PART: LENGTH 22MTRS, WIDTH 12MTRS. DCS3 HT 5.0MTRS. LIES 162/342 DEGS. BOW PART: LENGTH 13MTRS, WIDTH 11MTRS. DCS3 HT 6.2MTRS. NO CLEAR ORIENTATION. POOR MAGNETIC ANOMALY. (GARDLINE, HI 961). AMEND WK 46MTRS. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1932 BY SMITH'S DOCK CO, MIDDLESBOROUGH AS 'KOS XVII'. CREWED BY THE ROYAL NORWERIAN NAVY. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES FOR 12 KNOTS. REQUISITIONED AS A MINESWEEPER IN 1940. BOW MOUNTED 37MM AND 20MM GUNS. TORPEDOED BY E-BOATS OF THE 5TH FLOTILLA WHILST ESCORTING CONVOY WP 300. ALSO LOST WERE THE MV MODAVIA, HMS LORD HAILSHAM AND LCT 381. (N R CHIPCHASE).

General Comments

IN TWO UNEQUAL PARTS, LENGTH IS TOTAL

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 24.212 N,3 1.342 W
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FAQ

Where is the HMS HARSTAD wreck located?

The HMS HARSTAD wreck is located at coordinates 50 24.212 N,3 1.342 W.

How deep is the HMS HARSTAD and where exactly is it located?

The HMS HARSTAD lies at a depth of about 46 meters and is located at coordinates 50 24.212 N,3 1.342 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS HARSTAD?

The seabed around the HMS HARSTAD lies at approximately 51 meters deep.

When did the HMS HARSTAD sink?

The HMS HARSTAD sank on Feb 27, 1943.

When was the wreck of the HMS HARSTAD discovered?

The wreck of the HMS HARSTAD was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HMS HARSTAD belong to?

The HMS HARSTAD belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS HARSTAD?

The HMS HARSTAD had a tonnage of 258 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS HARSTAD?

The HMS HARSTAD is classified as a factory ship.

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