Harlesden Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Harlesden Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		47 12 N,40 18 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 47.200000
  • Longitude: -40.300000
Water Depth 4400 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARLESDEN
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 130.5 m
Width 17.1 m
Draught 7.9
Tonnage 5483
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 22, 1941
Original Detection Year 1941
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details H01001/40 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 471200N, 401800W. REFERENCE BOOKS AGREE POSN.
Last Amended Date Oct 4, 2004

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1932 BY HAWTHORN, LESLIE & CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY J & C HARRISON. TRIPLE EXPANSIONE ENGINE OF 482NHP. PASSAGE HULL FOR NEW YORK. BOMBED BY GERMAN AIRCRAFT. LATER SHELLED AND SUNK BY RAIDER GNEISENAU. (DODS, LL WW2).

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FAQ

Where is the HARLESDEN wreck located?

The HARLESDEN wreck is located at coordinates 47 12 N,40 18 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HARLESDEN?

The seabed around the HARLESDEN lies at approximately 4400 meters deep.

When did the HARLESDEN sink?

The HARLESDEN sank on Feb 22, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HARLESDEN discovered?

The wreck of the HARLESDEN was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HARLESDEN belong to?

The HARLESDEN belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HARLESDEN carrying?

The HARLESDEN was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HARLESDEN?

The HARLESDEN had a tonnage of 5483 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARLESDEN?

The HARLESDEN is classified as a steam ship.

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