Hawkwood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category wreck showing any portion of hull or superstructure
Hawkwood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		54 39.249 N,1 10.046 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 54.654150
  • Longitude: -1.167433
Wreck Depth -1.162 m
Water Depth 3 m
Water Level Effect covers and uncovers
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HAWKWOOD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 81.6 m
Width 12.5 m
Draught 5.3
Sonar Length 39.4
Sonar Width 13.7
Shadow Height 4.9
Orientation 230
Tonnage 2024
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jan 27, 1942
Scour Dimensions 023.4, ,001.5,040.0
Original Detection Year 1942
Last Detection Year 2018
Original Source national coast guard or patrol
Last Amended Date May 30, 2018

Surveying Details

H067/42 27.1.42 BROKE IN TWO AFTER GROUNDING IN 543916N, 010945W. (NOIC HARTLEPOOL, 27.1.42). NCA YET. H3913/49 21.7.49 DISPERSED SHORTLY AFTER SINKING BUT SOME WRECKAGE STILL EXISTS JUST ABOVE THE GENERAL LEVEL OF THE SHORE, JUST BELOW LW MARK, ON THE BEACH IN 543915N, 010957W [OGB], OR 317DEGS, 0.48M FROM SEAWARD END OF NORTH GARE BREAKWATER. MARKED BY G CAN BUOY 047DEGS, 0.26M FROM WRECKAGE. (TEES CONSERVANCY COMMISSION, 28.6.49). CHART AS ST WITH BUOY. BR STD. H4181/64 8.4.68 BUOY WITHDRAWN. (TEES & HARTLEPOOL PORT AUTH, 28.3.68). BR STD. 16.2.84 SHOWN AS STF ON PHOTOPLOT PG 1648 [1977 PHOT]. NCA. SEP 2018/000017129 30.5.18 EXAM'D 11.01.18; WK LOCATED IN 5439.249N, 0110.046W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DRIES 1.162MTRS IN GEN DEPTH 3MTRS. LENGTH 39.4MTRS, WIDTH 13.7MTRS, HEIGHT 4.9MTRS, ORIENTATION 230/50 DEGS. SCOUR LENGTH 23.4MTRS, 1.5MTRS TOWARDS 040 DEGS. WELL DEFINED WK. (CLINTON MARINE SURVEY, HI 1543). AMEND ST DRIES 1.2MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1934 BY S P AUSTIN & SON, SUNDERLAND. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY W FRANCE, FENWICK & CO. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 202HP, SINGLE SHAFT. MACHINERY BY THE NE MARINE ENG CO, SUNDERLAND. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR LONDON. CARGO COAL. BROKE IN TWO AFTER GROUNDING. LATER DISPERSED.

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FAQ

Where is the HAWKWOOD wreck located?

The HAWKWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 54 39.249 N,1 10.046 W.

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

The HAWKWOOD lies at a depth of about -1.162 meters and is located at coordinates 54 39.249 N,1 10.046 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HAWKWOOD?

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

When did the HAWKWOOD sink?

The HAWKWOOD sank on Jan 27, 1942.

When was the wreck of the HAWKWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the HAWKWOOD was discovered in 1942.

What country did the HAWKWOOD belong to?

The HAWKWOOD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HAWKWOOD carrying?

The HAWKWOOD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HAWKWOOD?

The HAWKWOOD had a tonnage of 2024 tons.

What type of wreck is the HAWKWOOD?

The HAWKWOOD is classified as a steam ship.

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