King Harry (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
King harry (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 4.655 N,4 45.959 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.077583
  • Longitude: -4.765983
Wreck Depth 63 m
Water Depth 69 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name KING HARRY (PROBABLY)
Type ferry
Flag GB
Sonar Length 26
Sonar Width 13.7
Orientation 107
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 3, 1936
Bottom Texture Mud
Debris Field NIL
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2014
Original Source naval vessel
Last Amended Date Sep 19, 2014

Surveying Details

H2839/66 9.2.67 NEW WK IN 500442N, 044554W [OGB] USING DECCA. LEAST DEPTH BY E/S 210FT IN GEN DEPTH 230FT. NO SCOUR. CLEARED BY OROPESA SWEEP AT 81FT. SEABED SAND. (HMS MERMAID, ROS DTD 18.3.66). CHART AS WK 35FMS (64MTRS). BR STD. H3110/72 8.1.73 WK IN 500437.6N, 044555.6W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. GOOD SONAR CONTACT. FLAT BOTTOM AREA. GOOD E/S TRACE, LEAST DEPTH 64.0MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 69.0MTRS. SEABED OF MUD, SAND & BROKEN SHELL. NO SCOUR. (HMS HECATE, 1972). RETAIN WK 64MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD. H3193/70 15.6.73 24FT HIGH. LIES WSW/ENE. 150FT LONG. PROBABLY BENITO OR TREGENNA [17473]. (R DAVIS & C WILLIAMS, 24.5.73). NCA. H2979/74 18.2.76 FF 500436N, 044557W [OGB] USING DECCA. LOCATED WITH MAGNETOMETER BUT NOT DIVED ON. (E GILES, 29.1.76). NCA. H1280/76/31 22.4.76 FF IN 500423N, 044548W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, LTR DTD 29.1.76). NCA. HH100/351/22 16.6.05 WK IS THAT OF A ROLL ON/ROLL OFF FERRY OF WW2 VINTAGE. INTACT AND UPRIGHT WITH BOTH FWD AND STERN RAMPS DOWN. PROBABLY KING HARRY. (L BISHOP). NCA. SEP 2014/000153151 19.9.14 EXAM'D 21.7.14 IN 5004.655N, 0445.959W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 63.82 IN GEN DEPTH 69.5MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 26MTRS, WIDTH 13.7MTRS, HT 5.68MTRS. LIES 107/287 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (MMT, HI 1455). RECTANGULAR RO-RO FERRY WITH RAMPS DOWN. AMEND WK 63MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

SANK IN EASTERLY GALE WHILST UNDER TOW OF S TUG WARRIOR. PASSAGE FALMOUTH FOR THE CLYDE.

General Comments

INTACT, RAMPS DOWN AT EACH END

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 4.655 N,4 45.959 W
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FAQ

Where is the KING HARRY (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The KING HARRY (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 4.655 N,4 45.959 W.

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

The KING HARRY (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 63 meters and is located at coordinates 50 4.655 N,4 45.959 W.

How deep is the seabed around the KING HARRY (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the KING HARRY (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 69 meters deep.

When did the KING HARRY (PROBABLY) sink?

The KING HARRY (PROBABLY) sank on Apr 3, 1936.

When was the wreck of the KING HARRY (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the KING HARRY (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the KING HARRY (PROBABLY) belong to?

The KING HARRY (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the KING HARRY (PROBABLY) carrying?

The KING HARRY (PROBABLY) was carrying ballast.

What type of wreck is the KING HARRY (PROBABLY)?

The KING HARRY (PROBABLY) is classified as a ferry.

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