Har Zion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Har zion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
56 20 N,10 0 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.333333
  • Longitude: -10.000000
Water Depth 500 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAR ZION
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 94.5 m
Width 12.2 m
Draught 5.5
Tonnage 2508
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 31, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 4.8.87 4.8.87 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 562000N, 100000W. (AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES WW2SL). PLOTS IN APPROX 500 MTRS.
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1907 WAS TORPEDOED & SUNK BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U-59 OFF INISHTRAHULL, WHILST EN-ROUTE LIVERPOOL TO SAVANNAH. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY PALESTINE MARITIME LLOYD.

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FAQ

Where is the HAR ZION wreck located?

The HAR ZION wreck is located at coordinates 56 20 N,10 0 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HAR ZION?

The seabed around the HAR ZION lies at approximately 500 meters deep.

When did the HAR ZION sink?

The HAR ZION sank on Aug 31, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HAR ZION discovered?

The wreck of the HAR ZION was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HAR ZION belong to?

The HAR ZION belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HAR ZION?

The HAR ZION had a tonnage of 2508 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAR ZION?

The HAR ZION is classified as a steam ship.