Harald Klitgaard (Possibly) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Harald klitgaard (possibly) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		56 4.829 N,1 9.257 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 56.080483
  • Longitude: -1.154283
Wreck Depth 59 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARALD KLITGAARD (POSSIBLY)
Type steam ship
Flag DK
Length 79.6 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 4.9
Sonar Length 36
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 3.1
Orientation 151
Tonnage 1799
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 6, 1917
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2004
Original Source unknown
Surveying Details H3039/26 CONFIRMS LOSS, GIVES NAME, ETC. H315/27 14.2.27 INS AS NDWPA IN 560500N, 010600W. (AUTHORITY NOT GIVEN). 27.9.76 AMEND TO USCPA 34MTRS.(AUTHORITY NOT STATED). NC 273. HH091/083/01 10.3.05 EXAM'D 29.10.04 IN 5604.829N, 0109.257W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 59.0 IN GEN DEPTH 62.1MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 36MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HT 3.1MTRS. LIES 151/321 DEGS. REASONABY INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 1083). POSSIBLY IN TWO PARTS LYING PARALLEL AND CLOSE TOGETHER. AMEND WK 59MTRS IN REVISED POSN. BR STD.
Last Amended Date Mar 10, 2005

Circumstances of loss

EX-FAIRFIELD. BUILT OF IRON IN 1884 BY RICHARDSON, DUCK & CO, STOCKTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DANSK-RUSSISKE DAMPSKIBS. TWO BOILERS, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE OF 143NHP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY BLAIR & CO LTD, STOCKPORT-ON-TEES. TORPEDOED & SUNK BY U-77.

General Comments

?IN TWO PARTS, LYING PARALLEL AND CLOSE TOGETHER

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FAQ

Where is the HARALD KLITGAARD (POSSIBLY) wreck located?

The HARALD KLITGAARD (POSSIBLY) wreck is located at coordinates 56 4.829 N,1 9.257 W.

How deep is the HARALD KLITGAARD (POSSIBLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HARALD KLITGAARD (POSSIBLY) lies at a depth of about 59 meters and is located at coordinates 56 4.829 N,1 9.257 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HARALD KLITGAARD (POSSIBLY)?

The seabed around the HARALD KLITGAARD (POSSIBLY) lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the HARALD KLITGAARD (POSSIBLY) sink?

The HARALD KLITGAARD (POSSIBLY) sank on Jun 6, 1917.

When was the wreck of the HARALD KLITGAARD (POSSIBLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HARALD KLITGAARD (POSSIBLY) was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HARALD KLITGAARD (POSSIBLY) belong to?

The HARALD KLITGAARD (POSSIBLY) belonged to DK.

What cargo was the HARALD KLITGAARD (POSSIBLY) carrying?

The HARALD KLITGAARD (POSSIBLY) was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HARALD KLITGAARD (POSSIBLY)?

The HARALD KLITGAARD (POSSIBLY) had a tonnage of 1799 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARALD KLITGAARD (POSSIBLY)?

The HARALD KLITGAARD (POSSIBLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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