Harald Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Harald Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		55 34.717 N,6 16.367 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 55.578617
  • Longitude: -6.272783
Water Depth 7 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARALD
Type sailing vessel
Flag NO
Length 71.2 m
Width 12.1 m
Draught 7
Orientation 45
Tonnage 1435
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 15, 1909
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1909
Last Detection Year 1997
Original Source national HO/authority wreck information
Last Amended Date Apr 12, 2008

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck HARALD is located off the coast of Islay, Scotland, at the precise GPS coordinates 55 34.717 N, 6 16.367 W. This underwater obstruction sits near Rubha nan Leacan, where the vessel ran aground and subsequently broke apart. The wreckage lies in a Northeast to Southwest orientation, with the bow positioned close to the Southeast of a prominent rock. The bow structure stands approximately 6 meters high in a general water depth of 10 meters, while the remainder of the wreck is scattered over a wide area in depths ranging from 3 to 11 meters. Survey data confirms the wreckage has been re-assessed for maritime safety and navigation, with the site documented as a well-spread underwater obstruction.

Surveying Details

24.2.75 24.2.75 WRECKED AT PORT ELLEN, ISLAY IN 553724N, 061044W. (P L SELLARS, LTR DTD 11.2.75). NCA, POSN FOR FILING ONLY. 12.4.08 12.4.08 DATA RE-ASSESSED. RAN AGROUND 200YDS W OF RUBHA NAN LEACAN, IN 5534.43N, 0616.22W. (SIBI) POSN GIVEN AS 5534.72N, 0616.37W. (OFF SCOTLAND) POSN GIVEN AS 5534.717N, 0616.367W, FIXED BY GPS. LIES NE/SW WITH BOW CLOSE SE OF A PROMINENT ROCK. BOW STANDS 6MTRS HIGH IN GEN DEPTH 10MTRS, REST OF WK SPREAD OVER WIDE AREA IN DEPTHS 3-11MTRS. SITE DIAGRAM. (ARGYLL WRECKS) AMEND POSN TO 5534717N, 0616.367W. NCA, EXISTING SCALES TOO SMALL.

Circumstances of loss

EX-HORNBY CASTLE, EX-DUNCAN COUPLAND, BUILT 1877 BY T ROYDEN & SONS, LIVERPOOL. PASSAGE CARDIFF FOR SANDEFJORD, NORWAY. RAN AGROUND AT RUBHA NAN LEACAN, THE OA, ISLAY IN FOG. CREW OF 20 & 2 PASSENGERS SAVED. VESSEL WAS ABANDONED AFTER 2 WEEKS, CARGO RECOVERED & WRECK SOLD. (SIBI, OFF SCOTLAND & ARGYLL SHIPWRECKS [PHOTO OF STRANDING])

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FAQ

Where is the HARALD wreck located?

The HARALD wreck is located at coordinates 55 34.717 N,6 16.367 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HARALD?

The seabed around the HARALD lies at approximately 7 meters deep.

When did the HARALD sink?

The HARALD sank on Aug 15, 1909.

When was the wreck of the HARALD discovered?

The wreck of the HARALD was discovered in 1909.

What country did the HARALD belong to?

The HARALD belonged to NO.

What cargo was the HARALD carrying?

The HARALD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HARALD?

The HARALD had a tonnage of 1435 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARALD?

The HARALD is classified as a sailing vessel.

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