Harborough Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Harborough Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 52.762 N,7 48.623 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.879367
  • Longitude: 7.810383
Wreck Depth 17 m
Water Depth 18 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARBOROUGH
Type motor vessel
Flag GB
Tonnage 6500
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 18, 1959
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1959
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national HO/authority charts
Last Amended Date Feb 21, 2018

Simplified Wreck Survey

UKHO Survey Details for Shipwreck Harborough Position 53 52762 N 7 48623 E in the North Sea off the German coast Historical records show the vessel sank northeast of the J E 12 light buoy initially marked by a green quick flashing buoy The site is charted as a dangerous obstruction featuring a swept depth of 17 meters based on modern hydrographic surveys

Surveying Details

H2072/59 8.5.59 SANK JUST NE OF J/E 12 LT BUOY, MARKED BY G BUOY, QKFL.G. (HYDRODIENST H.M.B. 20.4.59). NCA YET. 9.3.94 SHOWN AS DANGER CIRCLE WITH SWEPT BAR [DEPTH UNSPECIFIED] IN CONJUNCTION WITH WK SW 16MTRS CLOSE NW [29197], ON GERMAN 2 [18TH EDN 1993]. NE 3368. 13.8.15 SW WK 17MTRS IN 5352.762N, 0748.623E [WGD] SHOWN ON DE421030. (EDN 25.3, DTD 7.8.15). AMEND SW 17MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

21.4.59 STRUCK WK OF RUSSIAN VESSEL CHOLMOGORY AND SANK, WHILST ON PASSAGE GDYNIA TO BUENOS AIRES, VIA KIEL CANAL. (LL, 21.4.59).

General Comments

See Also: 29197

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FAQ

Where is the HARBOROUGH wreck located?

The HARBOROUGH wreck is located at coordinates 53 52.762 N,7 48.623 E.

How deep is the HARBOROUGH and where exactly is it located?

The HARBOROUGH lies at a depth of about 17 meters and is located at coordinates 53 52.762 N,7 48.623 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HARBOROUGH?

The seabed around the HARBOROUGH lies at approximately 18 meters deep.

When did the HARBOROUGH sink?

The HARBOROUGH sank on Apr 18, 1959.

When was the wreck of the HARBOROUGH discovered?

The wreck of the HARBOROUGH was discovered in 1959.

What country did the HARBOROUGH belong to?

The HARBOROUGH belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HARBOROUGH carrying?

The HARBOROUGH was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HARBOROUGH?

The HARBOROUGH had a tonnage of 6500 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARBOROUGH?

The HARBOROUGH is classified as a motor vessel.

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