Hawkinge Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Hawkinge Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		42 53 N,9 16 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 42.883333
  • Longitude: -9.266667
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAWKINGE
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 99.4 m
Width 13.7 m
Draught 6.1
Tonnage 2743
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo ballast
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Dec 12, 1929
Original Detection Year 1929
Last Detection Year 2024
Original Source Lloyd's and Marine Underwriter's reports
Surveying Details 15.12.29 15.12.29 ABANDONED, STRANDED, ABOUT 0.75M N OF C FINESTERRE. (LL, 12.12.29). NCA, POSN 425300N, 091600W FOR FILING ONLY.
Last Amended Date Oct 23, 2024

Circumstances of loss

VESSEL, BUILT 1922 BY IRVINES SB & DD CO, WITH TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINES OF 292NHP. WRECKED NEAR FINISTERRE WHILE ON PASSAGE LONDON FOR BILBAO. OWNED AT THE TIME OF LOSS BY CONSTANTS (SOUTH WALES). (DODS).

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FAQ

Where is the HAWKINGE wreck located?

The HAWKINGE wreck is located at coordinates 42 53 N,9 16 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HAWKINGE?

The seabed around the HAWKINGE lies at approximately 3 meters deep.

When did the HAWKINGE sink?

The HAWKINGE sank on Dec 12, 1929.

When was the wreck of the HAWKINGE discovered?

The wreck of the HAWKINGE was discovered in 1929.

What country did the HAWKINGE belong to?

The HAWKINGE belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HAWKINGE carrying?

The HAWKINGE was carrying ballast.

What was the tonnage of the HAWKINGE?

The HAWKINGE had a tonnage of 2743 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAWKINGE?

The HAWKINGE is classified as a steam ship.

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