President Harbitz Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category distributed remains of wreck
President harbitz Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		53 25.776 N,4 25.247 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 53.429600
  • Longitude: -4.420783
Wreck Depth 23.75 m
Water Depth 26 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name PRESIDENT HARBITZ
Type sailing vessel
Flag NO
Length 45.7 m
Width 9.1 m
Sonar Length 47.3
Sonar Width 17
Shadow Height 1.3
Orientation 199
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Bottom Texture Shells
Original Detection Year 1994
Last Detection Year 2021
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HH100/351/08 18.7.94 LOCATED IN 532548N, 042511W [OGB] USING GPS AND DECCA. COMPLETE WK OF SAILING VESSEL, PROBABLY 19TH CENTURY. HULL OUTLINE CAN BE SEEN BARELY ABOVE THE SEABED. MAJOR PORTION IS BURIED IN THE SAND. SHOALEST PART IS LARGE BOW ANCHOR OF ADMIRALTY PATTERN. ONE FLUKE IS BURIED WHILST THE OTHER STANDS ABOUT 4 FEET HIGH. SMALL AMOUNT OF CHAIN LEADS OFF INTO THE SAND. ESTIMATED TO BE AT LEAST 100FT BY 30FT. GENERAL DEPTH 26MTRS. SEABED OF CLEAN SAND AND FINE SHELL. NO IDENTIFICATION COULD BE FOUND. (K HURLEY). INSERT AS USC 24MTRS. BR STD. HH100/351/09 6.2.95 WK IDENTIFIED AFTER DIVE IN FEB 1993. WK IS WOODEN ABOUT 150 X 30FT LYING BURIED ON A SANDBANK IN 30 MTRS, THE ONLY PART VISIBLE BEING THE ANCHORS, CHAINS AND A WINDLASS ON THE BOW. CINC REQUESTED WHILST MORE DIVING IS UNDERTAKEN. (J SHAW, LTR DTD 27.1.95). NCA. 18.2.00 CINC DELETED. MORE THAN FIVE YEARS. SEP2022/000028019 12.04.22 EXAM'D 09.08.2021; IN 5325.776N, 0425.247W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 23.75MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 26MTRS. LENGTH 47.34MTRS, WIDTH 17MTRS, HEIGHT 1.3MTRS, ORIENTATION 199/019 DEGS. WRECK ALMOST COMPLETELY BURIED WITH FEW STRUCTURES VISIBLE. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY AB, HI1507 - H525-7472). AMEND DIST REMAINS OF WK 23.5MTRS IN REVISED POSN.
Last Amended Date Jan 12, 2023

Circumstances of loss

FOUNDERED ON A CALM DAY AFTER RUNNING ONTO MIDDLE MOUSE ROCKS.

General Comments

Wreck almost completely buried with few structures visible.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 53 25.776 N,4 25.247 W
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FAQ

Where is the PRESIDENT HARBITZ wreck located?

The PRESIDENT HARBITZ wreck is located at coordinates 53 25.776 N,4 25.247 W.

How deep is the PRESIDENT HARBITZ and where exactly is it located?

The PRESIDENT HARBITZ lies at a depth of about 23.75 meters and is located at coordinates 53 25.776 N,4 25.247 W.

How deep is the seabed around the PRESIDENT HARBITZ?

The seabed around the PRESIDENT HARBITZ lies at approximately 26 meters deep.

When was the wreck of the PRESIDENT HARBITZ discovered?

The wreck of the PRESIDENT HARBITZ was discovered in 1994.

What country did the PRESIDENT HARBITZ belong to?

The PRESIDENT HARBITZ belonged to NO.

What type of wreck is the PRESIDENT HARBITZ?

The PRESIDENT HARBITZ is classified as a sailing vessel.

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