De Hoop (Hope) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
De hoop (hope) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM)
50 36.534 N,2 35.578 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.608900
  • Longitude: -2.592967
Water Depth 24 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name DE HOOP (HOPE)
Type sailing vessel
Flag NL
Tonnage 350
Tonnage Type builders' measurement
Cargo metal: concentrate and products
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 16, 1749
Original Detection Year 1992
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source diver
Surveying Details HA141/002/001/04 20.11.92 WRECK THOUGHT TO BE THE REMAINS OF THIS VESSEL REPORTED TO HAVE BEEN FOUND ABOUT 120MTRS OFF CHESIL BEACH IN 503630N, 023530W, APPROX, IN A DEPTH OF 17MTRS. (M HOUSE/D SPILLER, SITE DESIGNATION APPLICATION). THIS PLOTS ABOUT 1.5 MILES OFFSHORE IN ABOUT 24MTRS. FOR FILING ONLY. (POSITION FOR THE HOPE GIVEN IN 'DIVE DORSET' IS 503721N, 023307W). H091/154/01 31.12.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (FUGRO OSAE, HI 1154). AMEND DEAD. NCA.
Last Amended Date Aug 1, 2014

Circumstances of loss

STRANDED ON CHESIL BEACH AND LATER BROKE UP.

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 36.534 N,2 35.578 W
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FAQ

Where is the DE HOOP (HOPE) wreck located?

The DE HOOP (HOPE) wreck is located at coordinates 50 36.534 N,2 35.578 W.

How deep is the seabed around the DE HOOP (HOPE)?

The seabed around the DE HOOP (HOPE) lies at approximately 24 meters deep.

When did the DE HOOP (HOPE) sink?

The DE HOOP (HOPE) sank on Jan 16, 1749.

When was the wreck of the DE HOOP (HOPE) discovered?

The wreck of the DE HOOP (HOPE) was discovered in 1992.

What country did the DE HOOP (HOPE) belong to?

The DE HOOP (HOPE) belonged to NL.

What cargo was the DE HOOP (HOPE) carrying?

The DE HOOP (HOPE) was carrying metal: concentrate and products.

What was the tonnage of the DE HOOP (HOPE)?

The DE HOOP (HOPE) had a tonnage of 350 tons.

What type of wreck is the DE HOOP (HOPE)?

The DE HOOP (HOPE) is classified as a sailing vessel.