Hopemount Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status Dead = Not detected by numerous sources therefore considered not to exist
Hopemount Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 58.596 N,6 28.889 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.976600
  • Longitude: -6.481483
Water Depth 95 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOPEMOUNT
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Tonnage 3300
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo coal
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Jun 13, 1915
Original Detection Year 1915
Last Detection Year 2013
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 9, 2015

Surveying Details

SUNK 70 MILES W X S FROM LUNDY ISLAND. (WW1SL). SUNK 70 MILES W OF LUNDY ISLAND. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES). [COULD BE WK REPORTED IN 505600N, 062300W, APPROX] - NCA YET. CHART AS NDW PA IN 505834N, 062850W. (AUTHORITY NOT STATED). - NC 2649. HH6346/87/2 16.12.91 NOTHING FOUND DURING AREA SONAR SEARCH. (HMS FAWN, HI 429). [SEE ALSO WK NO 16117]. - AMENDED TO DEAD. SEP 2015/000230141 9.11.15 EXAM'D BY BDC, NOT SEEN IN M/B DATASET. (DS15, CEFAS SURVEY 2013). NFA.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE WHILE ON PASSAGE CARDIFF TO ALEXANDRIA.

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FAQ

Where is the HOPEMOUNT wreck located?

The HOPEMOUNT wreck is located at coordinates 50 58.596 N,6 28.889 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HOPEMOUNT?

The seabed around the HOPEMOUNT lies at approximately 95 meters deep.

When did the HOPEMOUNT sink?

The HOPEMOUNT sank on Jun 13, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HOPEMOUNT discovered?

The wreck of the HOPEMOUNT was discovered in 1915.

What country did the HOPEMOUNT belong to?

The HOPEMOUNT belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HOPEMOUNT carrying?

The HOPEMOUNT was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HOPEMOUNT?

The HOPEMOUNT had a tonnage of 3300 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOPEMOUNT?

The HOPEMOUNT is classified as a steam ship.

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