Harpalion Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Harpalion Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 42.703 N,0 16.405 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.711717
  • Longitude: 0.273417
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARPALION
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 5867
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 24, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 1975
Original Source published World War 1 losses
Surveying Details SUNK 40 MILES OFF CAP D'ANTIFER. (LL WW1). POSN 504240N, 001630E FOR FILING ONLY. H4959/73 11.4.75 NOT LOCATED IN 504240N, 001630E DURING SONAR AND E/S AREA SEARCH. (HMS BEAGLE, HI 55/74). AMENDED TO DEAD.
Last Amended Date Jul 16, 2007

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE WHEN 6.5 MILES W OF ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV. (WW1SL). 26.2.15 ATTACKED WHEN 4 MILES SSE OF ROYAL SOVEREIGN LTV BUT SANK, WHILE UNDER TOW, 40 MILES OFF CAP D'ANTIFER ON 26.2.15. (LL WW1). TORPEDOED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE U 8 WHILE ON PASSAGE LONDON TO NEWPORT NEWS, USA. (NAVAL STAFF MONOGRAPHS, VOL.13).

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FAQ

Where is the HARPALION wreck located?

The HARPALION wreck is located at coordinates 50 42.703 N,0 16.405 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HARPALION?

The seabed around the HARPALION lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the HARPALION sink?

The HARPALION sank on Feb 24, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HARPALION discovered?

The wreck of the HARPALION was discovered in 1915.

What country did the HARPALION belong to?

The HARPALION belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HARPALION carrying?

The HARPALION was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HARPALION?

The HARPALION had a tonnage of 5867 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARPALION?

The HARPALION is classified as a steam ship.

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