Hopemount (Probably) Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Hopemount (probably) Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		50 56.168 N,6 29.773 W
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 50.936133
  • Longitude: -6.496217
Wreck Depth 85.4 m
Water Depth 94 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HOPEMOUNT (PROBABLY)
Type steam ship
Flag GB
Sonar Length 61.47
Sonar Width 12.87
Shadow Height 8.38
Orientation 90
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 2012
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Nov 9, 2015

Surveying Details

22.4.69 WK IN 505600N, 062300W, APPROX, IN OVER 50FMS USING DECCA (MANIERES BK, P 141). POSSIBLY WK OF HOPEMOUNT, PREVIOUSLY REPORTED IN 505834N, 062850W. SEE [16125]. HH6346/87/2 16.12.91 NOTHING FOUND IN POSN REPD IN MANIERES BOOK BUT WK LOCATED AND EXAM'D 29.4.91 IN 505610.1N, 062946.7W [WGD]. LEAST E/S DEPTH 86 IN GEN DEPTH 95MTRS. NO SCOUR. DCS3 LENGTH 80MTRS, HT 9MTRS. LIES 270/090 DEG, LARGELY INTACT, BUT WITH WRECKAGE SPREAD ON SEABED OUT TO SOME 22MTRS S OF MAIN WK. (HMS FAWN, HI 429). INS AS WK 86MTRS. BR STD. SEP 2015/000230141 9.11.15 EXAM'D BY BDC, WK FOUND IN 5056.168N, 0629.773W [WGD]. LEAST M/B DEPTH 85.4MTRS IN GEN DEPTHS 94MTRS. LENGTH 61.47MTRS, WIDTH 12.87MTRS, HT 8.38MTRS, ORIENTATION 90/270DEGS. NFS. (DS15, CEFAS SURVEY 2013). AMEND NDW 85MTRS IN REVISED POSN.

Circumstances of loss

CAPTURED BY GERMAN SUBMARINE AND SUNK BY GUNFIRE WHILE ON PASSAGE CARDIFF TO ALEXANDRIA. (LLOYDS WAR LOSSES; WW1SL).

General Comments

LARGELY INTACT

WRECK MAP LOADING ... 50 56.168 N,6 29.773 W
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FAQ

Where is the HOPEMOUNT (PROBABLY) wreck located?

The HOPEMOUNT (PROBABLY) wreck is located at coordinates 50 56.168 N,6 29.773 W.

How deep is the HOPEMOUNT (PROBABLY) and where exactly is it located?

The HOPEMOUNT (PROBABLY) lies at a depth of about 85.4 meters and is located at coordinates 50 56.168 N,6 29.773 W.

How deep is the seabed around the HOPEMOUNT (PROBABLY)?

The seabed around the HOPEMOUNT (PROBABLY) lies at approximately 94 meters deep.

When did the HOPEMOUNT (PROBABLY) sink?

The HOPEMOUNT (PROBABLY) sank on Jun 13, 1915.

When was the wreck of the HOPEMOUNT (PROBABLY) discovered?

The wreck of the HOPEMOUNT (PROBABLY) was discovered in 1915.

What country did the HOPEMOUNT (PROBABLY) belong to?

The HOPEMOUNT (PROBABLY) belonged to GB.

What cargo was the HOPEMOUNT (PROBABLY) carrying?

The HOPEMOUNT (PROBABLY) was carrying coal.

What was the tonnage of the HOPEMOUNT (PROBABLY)?

The HOPEMOUNT (PROBABLY) had a tonnage of 3300 tons.

What type of wreck is the HOPEMOUNT (PROBABLY)?

The HOPEMOUNT (PROBABLY) is classified as a steam ship.

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