King Harry Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
King harry Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 20.62 N,5 16.404 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.343667
  • Longitude: -5.273400
Wreck Depth 26 m
Water Depth 32 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KING HARRY
Type ferry
Flag GB
Sonar Length 25
Shadow Height 6
Orientation 290
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 3, 1936
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 2000
Last Detection Year 2002
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Nov 25, 2011

Surveying Details

4.5.00 4.5.00 DIVED IN 5020.640N, 0516.460W [WGD] USING GPS. WK IS UPRIGHT WITH STEEL HULL AND WOODEN DECKS. GENERALLY INTACT BUT ALL BRASS ITEMS HAVE BEEN REMOVED. A SMALL VESSEL WITH LENGTH APPROX 65FT AND HT 4FT. GEN DEPTH 56MTRS. (J ROSEVEARE, TELECON 4.5.00). CHARTED GEN DEPTH 32MTRS. INS AS NDW. BR STD. HH220/450/02 29.7.02 HH220/450/02 29.7.02 DIVED ON 28.7.02. LOCATED IN 5020.620N, 0516.404W [WGD] USING DGPS. LYING 290/110DEGS, SLIGHT MAGNETIC ANOMALY. LENGTH 25MTRS, HEIGHT ABOVE SEABED 6MTRS. BRIDGE LYING ON ITS SIDE, BEYOND MAIN AREA OF WRECKAGE. FRAMEWORK ONLY VISIBLE, HULL BURIED IN SAND. CHAIN ROLLERS STILL INTACT. (J ROSEVEARE/G FURSE TELECON, 29.7.02). AMEND TO WK 26MTRS IN REVISED POSN. - NM 3799/02. 16.9.02 16.9.02 RECORD REVIEWED. AMEND TO WK USC 26MTRS. BR STD. 25.11.11 25.11.11 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1159). AMEND DEAD. BR STD.

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE FALMOUTH FOR THE CLYDE UNDER TOW OF S TUG WARRIOR. SANK IN EASTERLY GALE. HAD PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED DAMAGE AS A RESULT OF STORM AND STRANDING NEAR LIZARD POINT AND HAD BEEN FORCED TO RETURN TO FALMOUGH DOCKS FOR REPAIR. (SIBI).

General Comments

PARTIALLY BURIED IN SAND, DIMENSIONS BY DIVER

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 20.62 N,5 16.404 W
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FAQ

Where is the KING HARRY wreck located?

The KING HARRY wreck is located at coordinates 50 20.62 N,5 16.404 W.

How deep is the KING HARRY and where exactly is it located?

The KING HARRY lies at a depth of about 26 meters and is located at coordinates 50 20.62 N,5 16.404 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KING HARRY?

The seabed around the KING HARRY lies at approximately 32 meters deep.

When did the KING HARRY sink?

The KING HARRY sank on Apr 3, 1936.

When was the wreck of the KING HARRY discovered?

The wreck of the KING HARRY was discovered in 2000.

What country did the KING HARRY belong to?

The KING HARRY belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KING HARRY carrying?

The KING HARRY was carrying ballast.

What type of wreck is the KING HARRY?

The KING HARRY is classified as a ferry.

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