James Harrod Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
James harrod Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 13.017 N,1 24.503 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.216950
  • Longitude: 1.408383
Wreck Depth 2.4 m
Water Depth 5 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name JAMES HARROD
Type steam ship
Flag US
Length 134.7 m
Width 17.4 m
Draught 8.2
Sonar Length 30
Sonar Width 30
Tonnage 7176
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo vehicles,flammable liquids and gases,machinery and mechanical parts
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 22, 1945
Bottom Texture Mud
Debris Field 0025.0,045
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2011
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Jan 20, 2011

Surveying Details

SUNK IN 511300N, 012442E OR 116DEGS, 2.6C FROM DEAL CASTLE. (HMS LYNX). H01842/45 6.4.45 H01842/45 6.4.45 TNM 998/45 ISSUED. H01842/45 1.10.46 H01842/45 1.10.46 INS ST. - NM 3244/46. H01842/45 26.5.49 H01842/45 26.5.49 INS G CAN BUOY E OF WK. - NM 1081/49. H01842/45 11.12.56 H01842/45 11.12.56 AMEND TO F & DELETE BUOY. (TH, WS 322/1952). - NM 2953/56 & FNM 112/56. H0307/40 2.7.59 H0307/40 2.7.59 F AMENDED TO WK 2FMS IN 511300N, 012440E. (TH, 1956). - NM 3197/56. H927/59 3.10.60 H927/59 3.10.60 WK IN 511259N, 012438E. LEAST E/S DEPTH 12FT. (ECES, 1959). 4.3.69 4.3.69 NOW CHARTED AS WK 1FM 4FT. NE 1828. 13.6.72 13.6.72 NOW CHARTED AS WK 3.0MTRS. NC 1828. H4453/72 18.4.79 H4453/72 18.4.79 EXAM'D 13.4.78 IN 511259N, 012438E [OGB] USING HIFIX/6 [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 1.8 IN GEN DEPTH 3.4MTRS. SCOUR 4.4MTRS. SMALL 'SPIKEY' WK. (HMS ENTERPRISE, HI 53/77). AMEND TO WK 1.8MTRS. BR STD. H1310/84/23 12.9.84 H1310/84/23 12.9.84 WK HAS ALMOST DISAPPEARED UNDER MUD. (EAST KENT MARITIME TRUST, 23.7.84). HH090/647/01 1.2.96 HH090/647/01 1.2.96 EXAM'D 13.9.95 IN 511258.6N, 012438.0E [OGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 2.7 IN GEN DEPTH 4.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. NO DCS3 HT. LENGTH 80MTRS, WIDTH 20MTRS. LIES 060/240DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. RETAIN AS CHARTED. (NP 1016, HI 647). NCA. 20.1.11 SEP 2011/000026047 20.1.11 LOCATED 2010 IN 5113.017N, 0124.503E [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 2.4MTRS. AN AREA OF DEBRIS COVERING 30MTRS BY 30MTRS. PIECE OF DEBRIS LIES 25MTRS NE. (NETSURVEY, HI 1341). AMEND WK 2.4MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE NEW YORK FOR ANTWERP. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH AMERICAN SHIP 'RAYMOND B STEVENS'. CARGO OF VEHICLES SALVAGED. (THE LIBERTY SHIPS).

General Comments

NOW AN AREA OF DEBRIS

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 13.017 N,1 24.503 E
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FAQ

Where is the JAMES HARROD wreck located?

The JAMES HARROD wreck is located at coordinates 51 13.017 N,1 24.503 E.

How deep is the JAMES HARROD and where exactly is it located?

The JAMES HARROD lies at a depth of about 2.4 meters and is located at coordinates 51 13.017 N,1 24.503 E.

How deep is the seabed around the JAMES HARROD?

The seabed around the JAMES HARROD lies at approximately 5 meters deep.

When did the JAMES HARROD sink?

The JAMES HARROD sank on Jan 22, 1945.

When was the wreck of the JAMES HARROD discovered?

The wreck of the JAMES HARROD was discovered in 1945.

What country did the JAMES HARROD belong to?

The JAMES HARROD belonged to US.

What cargo was the JAMES HARROD carrying?

The JAMES HARROD was carrying vehicles,flammable liquids and gases,machinery and mechanical parts.

What was the tonnage of the JAMES HARROD?

The JAMES HARROD had a tonnage of 7176 tons.

What type of wreck is the JAMES HARROD?

The JAMES HARROD is classified as a steam ship.

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