Harpalyce Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Harpalyce Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		58 51.971 N,6 34.067 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 58.866183
  • Longitude: -6.567783
Water Depth 134 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARPALYCE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 133.2 m
Width 18 m
Draught 7.6
Tonnage 5169
Tonnage Type gross
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 25, 1940
Original Detection Year 1940
Last Detection Year 1976
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Last Amended Date Nov 5, 2014

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of the steamship HARPALYCE is located off the coast of the Outer Hebrides in the North Atlantic at coordinates 58 51.971 N, 6 34.067 W. This underwater obstruction, historically recorded under official survey references H1001/40 and H2647/76, was originally reported following a casualty in November 1940. While early maritime reports identified the site of the HARPALYCE, subsequent underwater surveys conducted in 1976 using Simrad sonar by HMS Herald failed to locate the wreckage at the original charted position, leading authorities to amend its status as a dead or non-existent obstruction in that specific location. Despite the historical record, modern maritime navigation data lists these coordinates as the designated reference point for the HARPALYCE, which remains a subject of interest for maritime historians and wreck enthusiasts tracking submerged steel vessels in Scottish waters.

Surveying Details

H1001/40 26.11.40 POSN 585200N, 063400W. (LLOYDS OU 6353/40). NCA. H2647/76 14.5.76 NOT FOUND DURING AREA SEARCH USING SIMRAD SONAR. (HMS HERALD, ROS DTD 11.2.76). AMEND DEAD.

Circumstances of loss

TORPEDOED WITH THE LOSS OF 37 LIVES. EN ROUTE USA TO HULL. (DOD).

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FAQ

Where is the HARPALYCE wreck located?

The HARPALYCE wreck is located at coordinates 58 51.971 N,6 34.067 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HARPALYCE?

The seabed around the HARPALYCE lies at approximately 134 meters deep.

When did the HARPALYCE sink?

The HARPALYCE sank on Aug 25, 1940.

When was the wreck of the HARPALYCE discovered?

The wreck of the HARPALYCE was discovered in 1940.

What country did the HARPALYCE belong to?

The HARPALYCE belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HARPALYCE?

The HARPALYCE had a tonnage of 5169 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARPALYCE?

The HARPALYCE is classified as a steam ship.

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