Harraton Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
Harraton Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 39.235 N,1 5.241 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.653917
  • Longitude: -1.087350
Wreck Depth 15.634 m
Water Depth 17 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HARRATON
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 12.6
Sonar Width 9.5
Shadow Height 1.8
Tonnage 669
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Apr 20, 1896
Bottom Texture Mud
Original Detection Year 1929
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source diver
Last Amended Date Feb 5, 2010

Simplified Wreck Survey

The shipwreck HARRATON is located off the coast of North East England near the mouth of the River Tees at coordinates 54 39.235 N, 1 5.241 W. The site is historically documented as a dispersed wreck that was levelled down to the seabed by the Tees Conservancy Commissioners. Structural surveys indicate the vessel is well broken with the majority of the wreckage cleared, leaving only the propeller and shaft remaining on the seabed. A single propeller blade stands approximately 3 feet above the ground level. While historical charts previously identified the site as a foul obstruction, current data confirms the remains of the HARRATON wreck at this position.

Surveying Details

H2669/31 21.4.31 POSN 282DEGS, 1.78M FROM S GARE LT. LEAST DEPTH 9.5FMS. EXAMINED BY DIVERS 3.7.29. WRECKAGE LEVELLED DOWN TO THE GROUND WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE PROPELLER & SHAFT. ONE PROPELLER BLADE STANDING 3FT ABOVE GROUND LEVEL. DISPERSED JULY 1896. (TEES CONSERVANCY COMMISSIONERS, 20.12.29). INS AS FOUL IN 543915.5N, 010512W [OGB]. BR STD. H8613/32 16.12.37 SHOWN AS F ON HMS FITZROY SURVEY [E3390]. NCA. 15.3.19 REMAINS OF WK

Circumstances of loss

BUILT OF IRON IN 1868. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY DURHAM, THE RT HON EARL OF LAMBTON. ONE BOILER, COMPOUND EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE SUNDERLAND FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. FOUNDERED FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SS 'ENGINEER'.

General Comments

HARRATON

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FAQ

Where is the HARRATON wreck located?

The HARRATON wreck is located at coordinates 54 39.235 N,1 5.241 W.

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

The HARRATON lies at a depth of about 15.634 meters and is located at coordinates 54 39.235 N,1 5.241 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HARRATON?

The seabed around the HARRATON lies at approximately 17 meters deep.

When did the HARRATON sink?

The HARRATON sank on Apr 20, 1896.

When was the wreck of the HARRATON discovered?

The wreck of the HARRATON was discovered in 1929.

What country did the HARRATON belong to?

The HARRATON belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HARRATON carrying?

The HARRATON was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HARRATON?

The HARRATON had a tonnage of 669 tons.

What type of wreck is the HARRATON?

The HARRATON is classified as a steam ship.

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