Hms Harvest Gleaner Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Hms harvest gleaner Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		52 20.251 N,1 42.409 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 52.337517
  • Longitude: 1.706817
Wreck Depth 10.11 m
Water Depth 10 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS HARVEST GLEANER
Type drifter
Flag GB
Sonar Length 7
Sonar Width 13.6
Shadow Height 0.9
Orientation 16
Tonnage 96
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Oct 28, 1940
Bottom Texture 1,4
Scour Dimensions 030.6,,000.3,020.0
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 2016
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Jul 20, 2017

Surveying Details

H0992/40 28.10.40 POSN GIVEN AS 522030N, 014220E OR 043DEG 12C FROM SOUTHWOLD LT. (AUTHORITY NOT KNOWN). H0992/40 19.11.40 POSN 048DEG 7.5C FROM SOUTHWOLD PIER LT. (FOIC YARMOUTH 28.10.40). - PFNM 2660/40. 22.9.41 INSERT AS DW. H0992/40 10.8.49 LOCATED 3.5 CABLES S OF ABOVE POSN. BAR SWEEP GAVE LEAST DEPTH 19FT. SEABED 32FT. (FETLAR 10.8.49). H0992/40 18.6.56 EXAM'D AFTER DISPERSAL IN 522015N, 014219E. SWEPT CLEAR 2FT OFF THE BOTTOM. (ECES, 11.5.56). AMEND TO FOUL. - NM 1517/56. H2917/83 2.4.85 NOT LOCATED DURING INTENSIVE SEARCH USING E/S & DCS3. (SOISS, HI 196). AMEND POSN TO THAT REPD IN 1956. BR STD. SEP 2016/000091758 20.7.17 EXAM'D 16.12.16 IN 5220.251N, 0142.409E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 10.11MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS, LENGTH 7MTRS, WIDTH 13.6MTRS, HEIGHT 0.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 016/196 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 30.6MTRS, 0.3MTRS DEEP, TOWARDS 020 DEGS. (GARDLINE, HI 1494). AMEND FOUL 10.1MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

STEEL HULL. HIRED 11.39, CONVERTED TO ARMED PATROL DRIFTER 9.40. ONE BOILER, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. BOMBED & SUNK BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. CREW OF FOUR LOST.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 52 20.251 N,1 42.409 E
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FAQ

Where is the HMS HARVEST GLEANER wreck located?

The HMS HARVEST GLEANER wreck is located at coordinates 52 20.251 N,1 42.409 E.

How deep is the HMS HARVEST GLEANER and where exactly is it located?

The HMS HARVEST GLEANER lies at a depth of about 10.11 meters and is located at coordinates 52 20.251 N,1 42.409 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS HARVEST GLEANER?

The seabed around the HMS HARVEST GLEANER lies at approximately 10 meters deep.

When did the HMS HARVEST GLEANER sink?

The HMS HARVEST GLEANER sank on Oct 28, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HMS HARVEST GLEANER discovered?

The wreck of the HMS HARVEST GLEANER was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HMS HARVEST GLEANER belong to?

The HMS HARVEST GLEANER belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS HARVEST GLEANER?

The HMS HARVEST GLEANER had a tonnage of 96 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS HARVEST GLEANER?

The HMS HARVEST GLEANER is classified as a drifter.

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