Harmonides Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Harmonides Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		1 47 N,77 27 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 1.783333
  • Longitude: 77.450000
Water Depth 4900 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARMONIDES
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 121.9 m
Width 15.8 m
Draught 8.5
Tonnage 5237
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo general and mixed goods
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 25, 1942
Original Detection Year 1942
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details 14.11.90 14.11.90 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 014700N, 772700E APPROX. (WW2SL, AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES, LL WW2 & WARTIME STANDARD SHIPS VOL.3). NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 7, 2008

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1920 BY AYRSHIRE DOCKYARD CO. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY BRITISH & SOUTH AMERICAN STEAM NAVIGATION CO. TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE & LP TURBINE FOR 599 NHP. PASSAGE CALCUTTA FOR LOURENCO MARQUES. TORPEDOED BY JAPANESE SUBMARINE I-165. CARGO INCLUDED 2500 TONS PIG IRON, 2500 CHESTS OF TEA, 1000 TONS OF CASTOR & LINSEED OIL & GUNNIES. (WW2SL, DODS, LL WW2 & AXIS SUBMARINE SUCCESSES).

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FAQ

Where is the HARMONIDES wreck located?

The HARMONIDES wreck is located at coordinates 1 47 N,77 27 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HARMONIDES?

The seabed around the HARMONIDES lies at approximately 4900 meters deep.

When did the HARMONIDES sink?

The HARMONIDES sank on Aug 25, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HARMONIDES discovered?

The wreck of the HARMONIDES was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HARMONIDES belong to?

The HARMONIDES belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HARMONIDES carrying?

The HARMONIDES was carrying general and mixed goods.

What was the tonnage of the HARMONIDES?

The HARMONIDES had a tonnage of 5237 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARMONIDES?

The HARMONIDES is classified as a steam ship.

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