Hms Harmony Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status lifted
Hms harmony Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 41.074 N,4 8.933 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.684567
  • Longitude: -4.148883
Water Depth 21 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS HARMONY
Type drifter
Flag GB
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 15, 1941
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1941
Last Detection Year 1941
Original Source naval vessel
Markers G SPHERICAL BUOY
Last Amended Date Dec 7, 2009

Simplified Wreck Survey

The wreck of HMS HARMONY is located at coordinates 57 41.074 N, 4 8.933 W within the waters of the Cromarty Firth near Invergordon, Scotland. Historical survey records indicate that following the sinking of the vessel, the wreck was successfully salved and the marker buoy removed by January 1942. Initially reported at sinking positions 57 41.000 N, 04 09.000 W and later updated to 57 41.055 N, 04 08.510 W, the site history confirms that the maritime obstruction was cleared. This historical underwater wreck site, formerly associated with HMS Flora and marked by green spherical buoys during the Second World War, is no longer considered a hazard to navigation.

Surveying Details

H4058/41 H4058/41 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 574100N, 040900W [OGB], OR 101.5DEG, 4.42C FROM DOCKYARD PIER LT. MARKED BY GREEN SPHERICAL BUOY. (HMS FLORA, HN). - NM 2885/41. H4058/41 5.12.41 H4058/41 5.12.41 SINKING POSN GIVEN AS 574105.5N, 040851W [OGB]. (KING'S HARBOUR MASTER INVERGORDON). H4058/41 13.1.42 H4058/41 13.1.42 WK SALVED AND BUOY REMOVED. (KING'S HARBOUR MASTER INVERGORDON). - NM 98/42.

Circumstances of loss

TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE, SINGLE SHAFT. SANK AFTER ALLEGED COLLISION WITH BUOY NO 23. (O I C INVERGORDON).

General Comments

STEEL CONSTRUCTION

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FAQ

Where is the HMS HARMONY wreck located?

The HMS HARMONY wreck is located at coordinates 57 41.074 N,4 8.933 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS HARMONY?

The seabed around the HMS HARMONY lies at approximately 21 meters deep.

When did the HMS HARMONY sink?

The HMS HARMONY sank on Nov 15, 1941.

When was the wreck of the HMS HARMONY discovered?

The wreck of the HMS HARMONY was discovered in 1941.

What country did the HMS HARMONY belong to?

The HMS HARMONY belonged to GB.

What type of wreck is the HMS HARMONY?

The HMS HARMONY is classified as a drifter.

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