Hookwood Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hookwood Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		51 32.416 N,1 27.912 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 51.540267
  • Longitude: 1.465200
Water Depth 12 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOOKWOOD
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Length 74.4 m
Width 11.6 m
Draught 5.2
Tonnage 1537
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Nov 23, 1939
Original Detection Year 1939
Last Detection Year 2009
Original Source unknown
Last Amended Date Feb 9, 2009

Surveying Details

H0179/39 2.12.39 H0179/39 2.12.39 INS DW (POSN NOT SPECIFIED). - FNM 2684/39. H0215/39 28.4.40 H0215/39 28.4.40 INS DW (POSN NOT SPECIFIED). - NM 1074/40. H02238/43 8.9.43 H02238/43 8.9.43 NOW IN 513223N, 012801E. - NM 1862/43. H0102/40 12.8.46 H0102/40 12.8.46 NOW WK 3FMS 5FT. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS). - NM 2838/46. H0179/39 4.11.46 H0179/39 4.11.46 DELETED. (CAPT M/S SHEERNESS). HH090/656/01 3.10.95 HH090/656/01 3.10.95 LOCATED IN VICINITY OF LISTED POSITION BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. (NP 1016, HI 656). AMENDED DEAD TO ABEY. HH090/693/01 27.11.97 HH090/693/01 27.11.97 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. (NP 1016, HI 693). AMENDED LIVE. POSN FOR FILING ONLY. HH090/938/01 11.9.01 HH090/938/01 11.9.01 LOCATED BY MAGNETOMETER ONLY. (NP 1016, HI 922). NCA. HH091/269/01 9.2.09 HH091/269/01 9.2.09 NOT LOCATED BY M/B. (MARIN MATTEKNIK, HI 1269). AMEND DEAD. NCA. SEP 2019/000307107 23.12.19 NOT LOCATED IN M/B DATASET (2019). (A-2-SEA SOLUTIONS, HI 1644). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

BUILT IN 1923 BY FURNESS SB & ENG CO LTD, HAVERTON-ON-TEES. OWNED AT TIME OF LOSS BY HOOKWOOD SS CO LTD. TWO BOILERS, TRIPLE EXPANSION ENGINE OF 156HP, SINGLE SHAFT. PASSAGE BLYTH FOR DOVER. MINED OR FOUNDERED.

General Comments

NOW MAGNETIC ANOMALY ONLY

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 51 32.416 N,1 27.912 E
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FAQ

Where is the HOOKWOOD wreck located?

The HOOKWOOD wreck is located at coordinates 51 32.416 N,1 27.912 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HOOKWOOD?

The seabed around the HOOKWOOD lies at approximately 12 meters deep.

When did the HOOKWOOD sink?

The HOOKWOOD sank on Nov 23, 1939.

When was the wreck of the HOOKWOOD discovered?

The wreck of the HOOKWOOD was discovered in 1939.

What country did the HOOKWOOD belong to?

The HOOKWOOD belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HOOKWOOD carrying?

The HOOKWOOD was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HOOKWOOD?

The HOOKWOOD had a tonnage of 1537 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOOKWOOD?

The HOOKWOOD is classified as a steam ship.

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