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 |
| Last Amended Date |
Aug 30, 2007 |
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.
Circumstances of loss
PASSAGE LONDON FOR GUERNSEY. SANK IN HEAVY WEATHER. (LL).
WRECK MAP LOADING ...
50 12.839 N,0 40.763 W
Hooness on Wreck Map
Hooness Wreck on Google Map
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.
General Comments
UPRIGHT & INTACT