Hooness Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hooness Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 12.839 N,0 40.763 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.213983
  • Longitude: -0.679383
Wreck Depth 42 m
Water Depth 49 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOONESS
Type carrier
Flag GB
Length 33.5 m
Width 6.7 m
Draught 2.4
Sonar Length 47
Sonar Width 15
Shadow Height 7.6
Orientation 135
Tonnage 196
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo cement
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Sep 5, 1974
Bottom Texture Sand
Original Detection Year 1976
Last Detection Year 2007
Original Source survey vessel
Surveying Details H4121/76 8.11.76 WK LOCATED 16.6.76 IN 501247N, 004044W [OGB] USING HIFIX [2 LOP]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 HT 7.7MTRS, LENGTH APPROX 200FT. LIES ABOUT 140/320DEGS. (HMS FAWN, HI 52/76). CHART AS WK 41MTRS. - NM BLOCK 239/77. 28.6.90 WK 42MTRS, SHOWN IN 501250N, 004042W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6857 [1985 EDN]. WK, 'POSSIBLY HMS LOYALTY' IN 501252.1N, 004043.6W [EUR] [ACCURACY +/- 20MTRS]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 42.3 IN GEN DEPTH 49MTRS. HT 6.7MTRS ABOVE SEABED. (FRENCH WK NO.18100045 [1987]). NCA. HH100/351/04 26.4.91 POSITIVELY IDENTIFIED AS WK OF 'HOONESS'. UPRIGHT, LYING ROUGHLY N/S, INTACT AND WITH CARGO OF CEMENT LYING ON SEABED AROUND BOW. (S B THOMAS, 14.4.91). 18.11.98 SHOWN AS WK 42MTRS IN 501252.5N, 004044.5W [EUR] ON FRENCH 6857. NC 2613. HH090/952/01 6.11.03 EXAM'D 10.7.03 IN 5012.806N, 0040.812W [WGD] USING DGPS. LEAST E/S DEPTH 43.2 IN GEN DEPTH 49-50MTRS. NO SCOUR. LENGTH 47MTRS, WIDTH 15MTRS. DCS3 HT 7.6MTRS. LIES 135/315 DEGS. MODERATE MAGNETIC ANOMALY. INTACT. (GARDLINE, HI 952). AMEND WK 43MTRS. BR STD. 29.8.07 SHOWN AS WK 42MTRS IN 5012.839N, 0040.763W [WGD] ON FRENCH 6857 [INT 1705] [3RD EDN '07, ADOPTION]. NE 2613.
Last Amended Date Aug 30, 2007

Circumstances of loss

PASSAGE LONDON FOR GUERNSEY. SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER. (LL).

General Comments

UPRIGHT & INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 12.839 N,0 40.763 W
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FAQ

Where is the HOONESS wreck located?

The HOONESS wreck is located at coordinates 50 12.839 N,0 40.763 W.

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

The HOONESS lies at a depth of about 42 meters and is located at coordinates 50 12.839 N,0 40.763 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HOONESS?

The seabed around the HOONESS lies at approximately 49 meters deep.

When did the HOONESS sink?

The HOONESS sank on Sep 5, 1974.

When was the wreck of the HOONESS discovered?

The wreck of the HOONESS was discovered in 1976.

What country did the HOONESS belong to?

The HOONESS belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HOONESS carrying?

The HOONESS was carrying cement.

What was the tonnage of the HOONESS?

The HOONESS had a tonnage of 196 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOONESS?

The HOONESS is classified as a carrier.

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