Hockwold Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hockwold Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		49 55.065 N,5 21.584 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 49.917750
  • Longitude: -5.359733
Wreck Depth 57 m
Water Depth 62 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOCKWOLD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.9 m
Width 11 m
Draught 4.8
Sonar Length 67
Sonar Width 23
Shadow Height 5
Orientation 113
Tonnage 1492
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Feb 27, 1945
Bottom Texture Rock
Original Detection Year 1945
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source published World War 2 losses
Surveying Details SANK IN POSN 250 DEGS, 7 MILES FROM THE LIZARD. (WW2SL). H2979/74 11.8.77 H2979/74 11.8.77 FF IN 495517N, 052131W [OGB] USING DECCA. (E GILES, 5.5.77 & 3.8.77). 19.6.77 19.6.77 CONFIRMED WRECK IN 495515, 052126W. (E GILES, 1978). 8.5.78 8.5.78 INS NDW PA IN 495515N, 052126W. NC 2565. HH091/059/01 14.4.05 HH091/059/01 14.4.05 EXAM'D 18.9.04 IN 4955.065N, 0521.583W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST M/B DEPTH 57.7 IN GEN DEPTH 62.7MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 67MTRS, WIDTH 23MTRS, HT 5.0MTRS. LIES 113/293 DEGS. STRONG MAGNETIC ANOMALY. WELL DEGRADED WK. NFS. (GARDLINE, HI 1059). AMEND WK 57MTRS. BR STD. HH091/059/01 HH091/059/01 ABOVE DETAILS CONFIRMED. (GARDLINE, 1059). NCA. 7.12.07 7.12.07 DIVED IN LISTED POSN. IDENTIFIED AS
Last Amended Date Dec 7, 0006

Circumstances of loss

BUILT 1911 BY S.P. AUSTIN & SONS LTD, SUNDERLAND, WITH 3 CYLINDER TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 170HP, SINGLE SHAFT. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY CORY COLLIERS LTD, EMPLOYED AS AN ADMIRALTY COLLIER. PASSAGE PENARTH FOR DOVER. SANK FOLLOWING COLLISION WITH SUNDERLAND REGISTERED SS INTENT. 10 OF 20 CREW LOST. (SIBI)

General Comments

HOCKWOLD

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FAQ

Where is the HOCKWOLD wreck located?

The HOCKWOLD wreck is located at coordinates 49 55.065 N,5 21.584 W.

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

The HOCKWOLD lies at a depth of about 57 meters and is located at coordinates 49 55.065 N,5 21.584 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HOCKWOLD?

The seabed around the HOCKWOLD lies at approximately 62 meters deep.

When did the HOCKWOLD sink?

The HOCKWOLD sank on Feb 27, 1945.

When was the wreck of the HOCKWOLD discovered?

The wreck of the HOCKWOLD was discovered in 1945.

What country did the HOCKWOLD belong to?

The HOCKWOLD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HOCKWOLD carrying?

The HOCKWOLD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HOCKWOLD?

The HOCKWOLD had a tonnage of 1492 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOCKWOLD?

The HOCKWOLD is classified as a steam ship.

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